WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's loaded with tastes of a festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put all the items inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
