This Festive Drink – A Recipe
We present an easy version of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's bursting with the essence associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine all the items in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
