This Festive Bikini – A Recipe
We present an easy take on a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix which is bursting with the tastes associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool down completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
