The Holiday Cocktail – How to Make It
WHere is an easy version of a drink from our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with flavours of a Christmas time, making it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
