We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on a new menu. This is a party-sized premix which is loaded with essence associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
