The Holiday Drink – The Method
We present an easy interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is packed full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine every components inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool down fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
