WHere is a simplified take on a beverage from the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume premix which is bursting with the essence of the holiday season, making it excellent for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
