WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with the tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine all the items in a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and leave to cool down completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
