WHere is an easy take on a beverage from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with tastes associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
