La Petite Maison's Drink – The Method
WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail found on our latest menu. It's a batch pre-mixed that's packed full of essence of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the items into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
