The Holiday Cocktail – The Method
WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is packed with essence of a festive period, making it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place the listed components in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool down completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
