The Holiday Drink – The Method
We present a simplified version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. This is a batch premix that is packed with the tastes of a festive period, making it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Put the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
