WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. It's a batch premix which is packed with the essence of the festive period, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
