La Petite Maison's Drink – The Method
We present a home-style version of a cocktail from the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume premix that's loaded with flavours of a festive period, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
