This Festive Drink – The Method
We present an easy take on a drink from a new drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is packed full of tastes of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
