La Petite Maison's Bikini – How to Make It
WHere is a simplified version of a beverage from a new drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that's loaded full of flavours of a Christmas time, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat and let it to cool down fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
