La Petite Maison's Bikini – The Method
We present a simplified version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is loaded with the tastes of the holiday season, making it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every components inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
