WHere is a simplified take on a drink featured on our latest menu. It's a batch prepared mix that is loaded with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.