We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that is packed full of tastes associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put the listed items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool down fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
