The Holiday Cocktail – How to Make It
WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail found on a new menu. It's a batch premix that is packed full of essence of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items inside a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Decant into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
