WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with the flavours of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
