La Petite Maison's Cocktail – How to Make It
WHere is a simplified take on a drink found on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is packed with essence associated with holiday season, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
