WThis is an easy take on a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized premix which is bursting with the tastes of the Christmas time, making it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
