WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
