We present a simplified take on a drink from a new menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with the tastes of a festive period, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
