WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with the essence associated with festive period, making it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Place all the items in a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool fully. Decant into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
