WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with tastes associated with holiday season, making it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
