The Holiday Cocktail – A Recipe
We present an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix which is packed with essence of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around a month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.