WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with tastes of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
