La Petite Maison's Bikini – How to Make It
WThis is a home-style take on a drink found on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch premix which is loaded with the essence associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed components in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
