WThis is an easy version of a cocktail found on a new drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with the flavours of a festive period, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
