WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest menu. It's a large-volume premix that's bursting with the flavours of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Place all the items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
To make Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
