The Holiday Drink – A Recipe
WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest menu. This is a party-sized premix which is bursting full of tastes associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
