La Petite Maison's Bikini – How to Make It
WHere is an easy take on a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed with the essence associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove and leave to cool fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.