This Festive Drink – The Method
WThis is a simplified take on a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool down completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
