We present a simplified take on a beverage found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that is loaded with the flavours associated with festive period, making it excellent for your holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
