La Petite Maison's Drink – The Method

We present a simplified version of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with the flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.

The Bikini Cocktail

Makes enough for 10 guests

For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Method

For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.

Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.

When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.