La Petite Maison's Drink – How to Make It
We present an easy version of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that's loaded with tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
