WThis is a simplified take on a beverage from a new drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that is bursting with the flavours of the festive period, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
