We present an easy version of a cocktail from a new menu. Designed as a batch premix that is bursting with essence associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Premix: Mix all the liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
