WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting with essence of a holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
