We present a home-style version of a cocktail from a new menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is packed full of essence of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
