La Petite Maison's Drink – The Method
WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on a new menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting full of tastes of the festive period, making it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Combine the listed components in a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
