WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded full of essence associated with festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
