WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest menu. This is a party-sized premix that is bursting full of essence of a festive period, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine all the items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
