WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized premix that is loaded with flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
