La Petite Maison's Bikini – The Method

WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's packed with the tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.

The Bikini Cocktail

Makes enough for 10 servings

For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)

300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar

Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Directions

Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and leave to cool down completely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.

To make Premix: Pour all the liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.

For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.