WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on a new menu. This is a large-volume premix that is loaded full of essence of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
