The Holiday Drink – How to Make It
WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on a new cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with the tastes of the festive period, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items in a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
