WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from a new menu. This is a party-sized premix that is loaded with flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Cordial: Combine every components into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
