WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's packed full of essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place every items in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
