La Petite Maison's Cocktail – The Method
We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting full of essence of the festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
