We present a home-style version of a beverage featured on our latest menu. It's a batch prepared mix which is loaded full of tastes of the Christmas time, making it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients 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)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine all the components in a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
