This Festive Cocktail – A Recipe
We present a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix which is loaded with flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
