The Holiday Drink – How to Make It
WHere is a simplified version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that is packed with the essence of the Christmas time, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.