This Festive Cocktail – How to Make It
WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. It's a batch premix which is loaded with the tastes of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine all the components in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
