This Festive Bikini – A Recipe
WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
