WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized premix that's packed with tastes associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put all the components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
