WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized premix that is loaded full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
For the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
