WThis is a home-style take on a beverage from our latest menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with the tastes associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place every ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
