This Festive Cocktail – A Recipe
WThis is a simplified version of a beverage from our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is bursting with flavours of the festive period, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
