WThis is a simplified version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch premix that is loaded full of flavours of the festive period, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the heat and leave to cool down completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
