WHere is a home-style take on a beverage from a new menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is packed with the flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put every components in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
