The Holiday Bikini – How to Make It
WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with essence of a holiday season, making it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
