The Holiday Drink – The Method

WThis is an easy take on a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with the essence associated with festive period, making it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.

The Bikini Cocktail

Serves 10 people

Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)

300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar

To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Directions

Making the Syrup: Combine the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.

For the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.

For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.

Jennifer Holder
Jennifer Holder

A freelance writer and urban explorer passionate about documenting city life and sharing stories from diverse communities.