La Petite Maison's Bikini – The Method
WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with essence of the festive period, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
