The Holiday Drink – A Recipe

We present a home-style version of a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch pre-mixed which is loaded full of flavours of the Christmas time, making it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.

Bikini Recipe

Serves 10 guests

For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)

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

For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Method

For the Syrup: Put all the items inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.

To make Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.

For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.