La Petite Maison's Drink – A Recipe
WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed with the essence of a festive period, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put the listed components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.