The Holiday Bikini – The Method
WThis is a home-style take on a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with essence associated with festive period, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Place the listed components into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool down completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
