This Festive Bikini – The Method
We present a home-style interpretation of a drink from the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is bursting with essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.