WHere is a simplified take on a beverage from a new drinks list. It's a batch premix that's packed full of essence of the Christmas time, making it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
