La Petite Maison's Bikini – The Method
We present a simplified version of a beverage found on a new drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that's bursting with the essence of a Christmas time, making it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Place the listed items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
