La Petite Maison's Bikini – The Method
WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail from our latest menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is loaded with tastes of the festive period, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
