WThis is a simplified version of a drink featured on our latest menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with flavours of the Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every items in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
