The Holiday Cocktail – A Recipe
WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail from a new menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with tastes of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every items in a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
