La Petite Maison's Bikini – How to Make It
We present a home-style take on a beverage from a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with the tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place every items into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
