WHere is an easy take on a beverage found on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that is loaded with the flavours associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat and leave to cool down fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
