La Petite Maison's Bikini – How to Make It
We present a home-style version of a drink found on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting full of tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place every components in a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Premix: Combine every liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
