La Petite Maison's Cocktail – How to Make It
We present a simplified take on a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is loaded with flavours associated with holiday season, making it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
