The Holiday Drink – The Method
We present a simplified version of a beverage featured on our latest menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is packed with the tastes of a festive period, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put every components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.