La Petite Maison's Cocktail – How to Make It
We present a simplified version of a cocktail from a new menu. It's a batch premix that's bursting with the tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine all the items inside a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
