WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix which is loaded with the flavours of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
