WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Place every ingredients into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
To make Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
