La Petite Maison's Bikini – How to Make It
WThis is an easy version of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with the flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove and leave to cool down completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.