WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's bursting full of flavours associated with festive period, making it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put every components in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
