WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with flavours associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and leave to cool fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
