WHere is a home-style version of a beverage from a new menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting full of tastes of the festive period, making it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put all the components in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and let it to cool down completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
