La Petite Maison's Cocktail – The Method
We present a home-style take on a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with the tastes of a festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
