La Petite Maison's Drink – A Recipe
WHere is an easy version of a beverage found on our latest menu. This is a batch prepared mix which is bursting with the tastes of the festive period, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine all the items inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
