La Petite Maison's Cocktail – The Method
WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting full of essence of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
