WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink from a new drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is packed with the essence associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
