We present a simplified take on a beverage from a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is packed full of flavours of a festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
