The Holiday Drink – The Method

We present an easy take on a drink featured on our latest menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with flavours of a holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.

Bikini

Yields 10 guests

To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)

300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar

Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)

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

Method

For the Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.

For the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.

When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.