WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink from the seasonal menu. It's a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with flavours of a festive period, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
