We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from a new menu. It's a party-sized premix that is loaded with essence of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
