This Festive Drink – The Method
We present a simplified version of a beverage featured on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that's loaded with the flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the components into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
