The Holiday Bikini – The Method
WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed with essence associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Place the listed components into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
