La Petite Maison's Drink – A Recipe
WThis is an easy version of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that's packed full of essence of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool down completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.