WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that is bursting full of tastes of a Christmas time, making it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components into a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat and leave to cool completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
