La Petite Maison's Drink – The Method
WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed with the tastes associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Put the listed items in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
