La Petite Maison's Cocktail – The Method

WHere is a home-style take on a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with tastes of a Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.

Bikini Recipe

Makes enough for 10 servings

For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)

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

For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Directions

Making the Cordial: Put all the ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.

To make Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.

To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.