WThis is a simplified take on a beverage from a new menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that's bursting full of flavours associated with holiday season, making it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
