La Petite Maison's Drink – The Method

We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. This is a batch prepared mix that's packed with flavours of the festive period, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.

The Bikini Cocktail

Makes enough for 10 guests

Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)

300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar

To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Instructions

For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for around one month.

For the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.

For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.

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