This Festive Bikini – How to Make It
WHere is an easy take on a drink from the seasonal menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with essence of a festive period, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every components into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
