WThis is a simplified version of a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded full of tastes associated with holiday season, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
