This Festive Drink – A Recipe

We present a simplified version of a cocktail from a new drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded full of flavours of the festive period, making it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.

Bikini

Serves 10 guests

To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)

300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Directions

Making the Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.

To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.

When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.