La Petite Maison's Bikini – The Method
We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with the essence of a Christmas time, making it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 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 classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
