WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with essence associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place all the items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
