The Holiday Bikini – A Recipe
We present a simplified version of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's packed full of essence of a festive period, making it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
