La Petite Maison's Drink – How to Make It
WHere is a home-style version of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is packed with the essence of the Christmas time, making it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
