WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is packed with essence of a festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put the listed components inside a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
