This Festive Cocktail – The Method
WThis is an easy version of a beverage from a new menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded full of tastes of the Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
