La Petite Maison's Cocktail – How to Make It
WHere is a home-style take on a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with the tastes associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
