La Petite Maison's Bikini – The Method

We present an easy take on a drink found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is loaded with the flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.

Bikini Recipe

Makes enough for 10 servings

Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar

Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Method

To prepare the Syrup: Combine every ingredients into a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.

For the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.

When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.