The Holiday Cocktail – A Recipe
WHere is a simplified version of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting full of flavours of the festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
