The Holiday Bikini – The Method
We present a simplified take on a drink found on a new drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that's bursting with essence associated with holiday season, making it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
