The Holiday Bikini – How to Make It
WHere is a simplified take on a drink found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with essence associated with festive period, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
