La Petite Maison's Bikini – The Method
WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on a new menu. Designed as a batch premix that's packed with the tastes of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
