La Petite Maison's Drink – A Recipe
WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with essence of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
