La Petite Maison's Drink – The Method
We present a simplified version of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed with essence of the festive period, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for about one month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
