We present a home-style take on a cocktail from the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with essence of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
