La Petite Maison's Cocktail – How to Make It
WHere is an easy version of a cocktail found on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting full of flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put every components in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
