This Festive Drink – The Method
WThis is a simplified take on a drink found on the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume premix that's bursting with the flavours of the festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Place all the items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
