The Holiday Bikini – How to Make It
WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch premix that is packed with tastes of a festive period, making it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
