WThis is a simplified take on a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's packed full of essence of a festive period, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put all the components into a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
