WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail from a new menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting full of essence of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine every items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
