La Petite Maison's Bikini – The Method

We present an easy take on a beverage from a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix which is bursting with the tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.

The Bikini Cocktail

Makes enough for 10 people

To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)

300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Instructions

Making the Syrup: Put every components in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and let it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.

To make Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.

To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.

Tiffany Blair
Tiffany Blair

A tech journalist specializing in gaming innovation and digital entertainment trends, with over a decade of industry experience.