WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with tastes of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
