The Holiday Drink – A Recipe
WHere is an easy take on a beverage from a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the tastes of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine every components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
