We present a home-style take on a beverage featured on our latest menu. This is a batch premix which is loaded with essence of a Christmas time, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Place every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool down completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
