WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch premix which is loaded with the flavours of the holiday season, making it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Syrup: Place all the items inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
