WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail found on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place every items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
