The Holiday Drink – The Method
WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed full of essence of a festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components into a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
