WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix which is bursting full of essence of the festive period, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
