The Holiday Bikini – The Method
We present a simplified take on a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix which is bursting with tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool fully. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix every liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
