We present an easy version of a cocktail found on our latest menu. This is a batch premix which is loaded with the flavours of a festive period, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine all the components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
