La Petite Maison's Drink – The Method
WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail featured on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with flavours of the holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
