The Holiday Drink – A Recipe
WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail found on a new menu. This is a batch prepared mix that's loaded with tastes of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
