La Petite Maison's Drink – The Method
WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. This is a batch premix that is loaded with flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place all the items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
