WHere is an easy version of a drink found on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed full of essence associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
