La Petite Maison's Cocktail – How to Make It

WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded full of flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.

The Bikini Cocktail

Serves 10 guests

For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)

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

Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing

Instructions

Making the Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.

Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.

To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.