This Festive Cocktail – How to Make It
WThis is a simplified take on a drink from our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the components in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
