La Petite Maison's Drink – The Method
WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with essence of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place every components into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
