WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink from our latest menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's packed with the tastes associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Premix: Mix all the liquids in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
