La Petite Maison's Drink – A Recipe
WThis is an easy take on a drink from a new drinks list. This is a batch premix that's bursting with the essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
