La Petite Maison's Bikini – The Method
WThis is a simplified take on a drink featured on a new menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is packed full of tastes of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
