WHere is a simplified version of a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch premix that's packed with tastes of a holiday season, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items into a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
