WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail found on a new menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with the flavours of the Christmas time, making it ideal for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool down fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
