WHere is a simplified take on a beverage featured on a new menu. It's a batch pre-mixed that's bursting full of essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine all the components into a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
