WHere is a simplified version of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's packed full of essence of the holiday season, making it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
