WHere is a simplified take on a beverage found on our latest menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is loaded full of essence of the festive period, making it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed items in a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Premix: Pour all the liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
