We present a simplified take on a beverage featured on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting full of essence associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Place all the components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
