WThis is an easy version of a cocktail featured on a new menu. It's a party-sized premix which is packed full of flavours associated with holiday season, making it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
