We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with the flavours associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put the listed components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat and let it to cool completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
