This Festive Cocktail – The Method
We present a home-style take on a drink from our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that is loaded with flavours of a holiday season, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
