The Holiday Cocktail – The Method

WHere is an easy take on a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with essence of the Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.

The Bikini Cocktail

Serves 10 people

Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)

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

For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)

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

Directions

To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.

For the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.

To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.

Daniel Watts
Daniel Watts

An experienced educator and maker enthusiast passionate about integrating technology into hands-on learning experiences.