We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that is bursting full of flavours associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
