This Festive Bikini – A Recipe
We present an easy version of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with the flavours associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Syrup: Put the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat and let it to cool completely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
