WHere is an easy take on a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix which is packed with the tastes of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine every components inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
