The Holiday Bikini – How to Make It
We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that is loaded with essence of a festive period, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
