The Holiday Cocktail – How to Make It
WHere is an easy version of a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
