WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's loaded with flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
