WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink from the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized premix that is loaded full of essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Place every items in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Premix: Pour every liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
