This Festive Drink – How to Make It
WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail found on our latest menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded with the flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put all the components in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
