WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is packed with tastes of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
