La Petite Maison's Bikini – How to Make It
We present an easy version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is loaded full of essence associated with festive period, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool fully. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
