This Festive Cocktail – How to Make It
We present a simplified interpretation of a drink from our latest cocktail list. This is a batch premix which is bursting full of essence of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
