La Petite Maison's Cocktail – The Method
WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on a new drinks list. This is a large-volume premix which is loaded with the tastes associated with festive period, making it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.