We present a simplified interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with essence associated with holiday season, making it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine all the ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool fully. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
