The Holiday Bikini – The Method
WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on our latest drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix which is loaded full of essence associated with holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool completely. Decant into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
