The Holiday Drink – The Method

We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with essence of the holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.

Bikini

Makes enough for 10 guests

For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)

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

For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Directions

Making the Cordial: Put every ingredients in a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.

For the Premix: Mix all the liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.

When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.