La Petite Maison's Cocktail – The Method
We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is packed full of tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
