WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink found on our latest menu. It's a batch prepared mix which is loaded with the flavours associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Place every components in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
For the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
