La Petite Maison's Drink – The Method
WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on a new drinks list. This is a batch premix that is loaded with tastes of the festive period, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the items in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and leave to cool fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
