This Festive Cocktail – The Method
We present a simplified version of a drink featured on our latest menu. This is a large-volume premix which is bursting with tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.