La Petite Maison's Cocktail – How to Make It
WThis is an easy version of a beverage found on a new menu. This is a large-volume premix that's packed with flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
