The Holiday Drink – How to Make It
We present an easy version of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. It's a batch premix that is bursting with essence of a Christmas time, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
