The Holiday Bikini – A Recipe
We present a simplified version of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's bursting with the essence of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place every components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
