WThis is a simplified take on a drink found on our latest menu. This is a large-volume premix that's loaded with tastes associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Combine every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
