The Holiday Bikini – The Method
WHere is a simplified version of a drink found on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with flavours of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed components in a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.