This Festive Cocktail – The Method
WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that is packed with tastes of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
