WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded full of essence associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Cordial: Place all the ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool down completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
