La Petite Maison's Bikini – How to Make It
We present an easy interpretation of a beverage found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that's bursting full of essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Put every items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
