The Holiday Cocktail – The Method

We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage from a new drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded full of tastes of the holiday season, making it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.

The Bikini Cocktail

Yields 10 servings

To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Instructions

For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.

To make Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.

When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.