WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail from the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with the essence associated with holiday season, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
