The Holiday Cocktail – How to Make It
WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded full of essence of a Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.