The Holiday Cocktail – The Method
We present a home-style version of a beverage found on a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with essence associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Put the listed components into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
