WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail from the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting with the tastes of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine all the items into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and leave to cool entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
