WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail from a new menu. It's a batch premix which is bursting with tastes associated with holiday season, making it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to cool fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
