We present a simplified take on a cocktail featured on a new menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with flavours associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Put every components in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
