This Festive Drink – The Method
WThis is an easy version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting with the essence of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine every components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to cool fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
