We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded full of essence associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Put every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
