WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from a new menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
