La Petite Maison's Bikini – The Method

WThis is a simplified version of a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. This is a batch pre-mixed which is packed with the flavours of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.

The Bikini Cocktail

Yields 10 servings

To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

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

400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Directions

To prepare the Cordial: Combine every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.

To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.

When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.