WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal menu. It's a batch prepared mix which is packed with the essence of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every components inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool fully. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
