La Petite Maison's Cocktail – The Method
We present an easy version of a drink from our latest menu. This is a large-volume premix that is bursting full of essence of a festive period, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.