WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that's bursting with flavours associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine all the items in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
