This Festive Drink – A Recipe
WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with the essence of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put every components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
