WHere is a simplified version of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch premix that's bursting with the essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
