La Petite Maison's Cocktail – A Recipe
WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from a new drinks list. It's a party-sized premix that's packed with the essence associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put the listed items inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.