The Holiday Drink – The Method
WHere is a simplified take on a drink featured on the seasonal menu. It's a batch pre-mixed that's packed with the essence of the festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put every items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
