La Petite Maison's Drink – How to Make It
WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
