WHere is a simplified version of a beverage from a new drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is packed full of tastes of the festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
