WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix which is packed with the flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
