The Holiday Bikini – The Method
WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with the essence of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine all the items in a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
