The Holiday Drink – How to Make It
We present an easy version of a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with the flavours of a festive period, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
