We present a simplified version of a drink featured on our latest menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's packed with the flavours associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients inside a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
