We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on our latest menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with essence of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine all the items into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
