La Petite Maison's Bikini – A Recipe
WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch premix that is packed with essence of a festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
