La Petite Maison's Bikini – The Method
WHere is a simplified take on a drink from a new menu. It's a batch prepared mix that is loaded full of tastes of a festive period, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
