La Petite Maison's Cocktail – How to Make It
WHere is an easy take on a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded full of tastes of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.