WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with the essence of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
