The Holiday Drink – A Recipe
We present an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal menu. This is a batch prepared mix that's loaded with essence associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Put the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
