La Petite Maison's Drink – How to Make It
WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix which is loaded full of tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
