La Petite Maison's Drink – How to Make It
WHere is a home-style take on a beverage from our latest menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that's bursting with the essence of a festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Place all the ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Premix: Pour every liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
