WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch premix that is loaded with tastes of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put every components into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
