We present a simplified version of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with the essence associated with holiday season, making it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
