WThis is a simplified take on a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is packed with the flavours associated with festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components into a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
