This Festive Bikini – A Recipe
We present a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized premix which is loaded with essence of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Put all the components into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
