We present an easy version of a beverage from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with essence of a festive period, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
