WThis is a simplified take on a drink featured on a new menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with essence of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool down fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
