This Festive Bikini – How to Make It
We present an easy version of a beverage from a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting full of flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and let it to cool fully. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
