WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail from a new menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with the tastes of a festive period, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
