The Holiday Drink – The Method
WThis is an easy take on a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume premix which is bursting full of essence associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and let it to cool completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.