This Festive Drink – A Recipe
We present a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on our latest menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is packed with flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place the listed items into a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.