We present an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting with tastes associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner and leave to cool completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
