The Holiday Cocktail – How to Make It
WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
