The Holiday Drink – How to Make It
WHere is a simplified take on a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with essence of the festive period, making it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
