La Petite Maison's Drink – The Method
WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from our latest menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed components in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to cool fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
