La Petite Maison's Drink – A Recipe
WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with tastes of the festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place all the ingredients inside a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
