La Petite Maison's Bikini – The Method
We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on a new menu. It's a batch pre-mixed which is packed full of tastes of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Place every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
