WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that is packed with flavours of a Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items into a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
