The Holiday Cocktail – The Method
WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with the tastes associated with holiday season, making it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
