La Petite Maison's Drink – How to Make It
We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch premix which is loaded with essence associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place every items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool down fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
