La Petite Maison's Drink – How to Make It
WHere is an easy version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is bursting with flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the components in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.