WHere is a simplified version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that is bursting with flavours of a festive period, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
