WHere is a simplified take on a drink from the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded full of essence of a festive period, making it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Place every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
