This Festive Drink – The Method
WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with essence of a holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place all the items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.