This Festive Cocktail – The Method
WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting with the flavours associated with holiday season, making it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components in a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
