We present an easy take on a beverage featured on a new menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
