La Petite Maison's Drink – A Recipe
WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on a new menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's bursting full of essence of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place all the items into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
