The Holiday Bikini – The Method
WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed with flavours of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components into a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.