The Holiday Cocktail – The Method
WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink from a new drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that is bursting with the flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
