La Petite Maison's Drink – A Recipe
WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail from our latest menu. It's a party-sized premix that is loaded with essence associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the items into a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
