The Holiday Bikini – A Recipe
We present a home-style take on a drink featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is packed full of essence of a festive period, making it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
