The Holiday Bikini – A Recipe
WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink from our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with essence associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed components into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.