WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with essence of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
