WHere is a home-style take on a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed full of essence of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
