La Petite Maison's Drink – The Method

We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with the flavours of the festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.

The Bikini Cocktail

Makes enough for 10 guests

For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)

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

Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Instructions

For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around a month.

To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.

To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.