The Holiday Cocktail – How to Make It
WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is loaded full of tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine all the ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
