La Petite Maison's Cocktail – A Recipe
We present an easy take on a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's packed full of tastes associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
