The Holiday Cocktail – How to Make It
WThis is an easy version of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
