This Festive Drink – How to Make It
WThis is an easy version of a drink found on our latest menu. Designed as a large-volume premix which is bursting with tastes associated with festive period, making it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
