This Festive Bikini – How to Make It
WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink found on our latest menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded full of essence associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Put the listed components in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal keeping it 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 a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
