WHere is an easy take on a beverage from a new menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with the essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the ingredients inside a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix every liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
