We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal menu. It's a batch pre-mixed which is packed full of tastes of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and leave to cool fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
