WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink found on a new menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is packed with tastes of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
