La Petite Maison's Cocktail – How to Make It
We present an easy take on a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch premix which is loaded with tastes associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
