WThis is a simplified take on a beverage found on the seasonal menu. It's a batch premix that is loaded with tastes of the festive period, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
