The Holiday Drink – How to Make It
WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with the flavours associated with holiday season, making it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
