WHere is an easy version of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with essence of the festive period, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Put every items in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
