This Festive Cocktail – The Method
WHere is a simplified version of a beverage found on a new drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix that is bursting with essence associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
