The Holiday Drink – How to Make It
We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized premix that's bursting full of essence of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
