This Festive Cocktail – How to Make It
WThis is a home-style take on a beverage from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix that is bursting with the flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
