This Festive Cocktail – The Method
We present a simplified take on a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that's bursting with the essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put all the items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool down completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
For the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
