La Petite Maison's Drink – How to Make It

WHere is a simplified take on a drink from our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is packed full of essence of the Christmas time, making it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.

Bikini Recipe

Yields 10 people

Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)

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

For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Instructions

For the Syrup: Put the listed components into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around one month.

Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.

To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.