WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with the essence associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
