La Petite Maison's Drink – A Recipe
WHere is an easy take on a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. This is a batch premix which is loaded full of essence of a festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
