La Petite Maison's Bikini – How to Make It
WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded full of essence of a holiday season, making it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place every items in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
