La Petite Maison's Cocktail – How to Make It

WThis is a simplified take on a beverage from a new drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that is bursting full of tastes of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.

The Bikini Cocktail

Serves 10 servings

For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)

300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar

To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Instructions

For the Syrup: Put every components into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.

For the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.

When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.

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