This Festive Cocktail – The Method
WHere is an easy take on a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that is loaded full of flavours of a festive period, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
