WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on a new menu. It's a batch prepared mix which is bursting with the essence of a festive period, making it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.