WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail from a new cocktail list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with the essence of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
