WThis is an easy take on a drink found on our latest menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with flavours of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine every items inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
