The Holiday Bikini – A Recipe
WThis is a home-style version of a drink found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with the essence of a holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place every components in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
