This Festive Bikini – The Method
WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that is loaded full of tastes of the festive period, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed components inside a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
