This Festive Bikini – The Method

WHere is a simplified take on a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is packed full of flavours associated with holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.

Bikini Recipe

Makes enough for 10 guests

For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Method

Making the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.

To make Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.

When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.