WThis is an easy version of a cocktail from our latest menu. It's a batch premix that is loaded full of tastes of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components into a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
