WHere is an easy take on a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that's bursting full of essence of a festive period, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Decant into an clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
