WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is packed full of essence of a festive period, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine every ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
