WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from our latest menu. This is a large-volume premix that is loaded with the flavours of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
