WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting with the tastes associated with festive period, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put the listed items in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
