We present a home-style version of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix which is packed with the essence of a festive period, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Pour into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
