La Petite Maison's Cocktail – The Method
WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with the flavours associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
