WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail from a new menu. Designed as a batch premix that's bursting with the essence associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to cool completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
