WThis is an easy version of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that's loaded full of flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Premix: Mix the specified liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
