WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded full of essence of the festive period, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Place all the items in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
