We present an easy version of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting full of tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
