The Holiday Bikini – The Method
We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized premix which is bursting with the flavours associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.