WHere is a simplified take on a drink featured on a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting full of flavours associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
