The Holiday Drink – A Recipe

WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch premix that is bursting with tastes of a festive period, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.

Bikini

Makes enough for 10 guests

To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)

300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Directions

Making the Cordial: Combine every items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.

Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.

For serving: Add 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.