La Petite Maison's Bikini – A Recipe
WHere is an easy take on a drink from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's bursting with essence of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Place all the ingredients inside a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
