WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is bursting with the flavours of the festive period, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
