WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. It's a batch premix that is packed with the flavours of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
