The Holiday Bikini – The Method
WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. It's a batch premix that is bursting full of tastes associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put all the components inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
