The Holiday Cocktail – The Method
WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with the tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified liquids into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
