WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with tastes of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to cool fully. Pour into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
