WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting full of flavours of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool down fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
