WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that is packed with essence of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the items in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
