WThis is a home-style take on a beverage featured on a new menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's bursting with the tastes of a Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
