We present an easy version of a cocktail from a new menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting full of tastes of a holiday season, making it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
