La Petite Maison's Cocktail – The Method
WThis is a home-style take on a drink from the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch premix that is bursting full of tastes of a festive period, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items in a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
