WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that's packed with flavours of a festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Place all the ingredients in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
