We present a home-style take on a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with the essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every components inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
