La Petite Maison's Drink – How to Make It
WHere is an easy take on a cocktail from our latest menu. Designed as a batch premix which is packed with essence associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine every ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
