WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed with essence of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
