The Holiday Cocktail – The Method

We present a simplified take on a cocktail from our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with the essence of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.

The Bikini Cocktail

Serves 10 servings

Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)

300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Directions

For the Citrus Syrup: Put every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool completely. Pour to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.

To make Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.

To serve: Add 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.