WThis is a simplified version of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that is loaded with the essence of a festive period, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it best through muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
