WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed with the essence associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine all the components in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool down completely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
