We present a simplified version of a beverage featured on a new menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that is packed full of tastes associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool down fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
