WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink from the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with the tastes associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
