La Petite Maison's Cocktail – A Recipe
WThis is a simplified take on a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix that is loaded with the tastes of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
