WThis is a simplified take on a drink featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with essence of a festive period, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
