WHere is a simplified take on a drink from the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is packed with the essence of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients in a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
