The Holiday Drink – How to Make It
WHere is an easy take on a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix which is bursting full of flavours of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
