La Petite Maison's Bikini – A Recipe
WHere is an easy take on a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is packed with the essence of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.