The Holiday Cocktail – A Recipe
WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink from our latest drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix that is packed full of essence of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
