We present a home-style take on a beverage from our latest menu. This is a batch prepared mix that is loaded with the flavours of a Christmas time, making it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine every ingredients into a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner and leave to cool completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
