The Holiday Cocktail – The Method
We present an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed with essence of the Christmas time, making it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed components into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
