La Petite Maison's Bikini – How to Make It
WThis is an easy version of a beverage from a new cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that is packed with essence associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put every ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
