WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's bursting full of essence of a holiday season, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Put the listed items inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
