La Petite Maison's Cocktail – How to Make It
WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with flavours associated with festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Premix: Mix the specified liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
