WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized premix that's loaded with the essence of a Christmas time, making it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place every ingredients in a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
