WHere is a simplified version of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. It's a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with tastes of the Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put every ingredients into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
