WThis is an easy version of a drink found on a new menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with flavours of a festive period, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
