WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on our latest menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with the flavours of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Decant into a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
