WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded full of flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine every components in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
