WHere is a home-style take on a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is packed with essence of the Christmas time, making it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
