WHere is an easy version of a beverage from our latest menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
