WHere is a home-style version of a beverage found on a new menu. It's a party-sized premix which is loaded with essence of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
