WThis is a simplified version of a drink featured on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that's bursting full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
