The Holiday Cocktail – A Recipe
We present a simplified version of a drink featured on a new drinks list. It's a batch premix that's loaded with flavours of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Place the listed items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
