La Petite Maison's Cocktail – The Method
We present a home-style version of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's loaded full of essence of a Christmas time, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
