La Petite Maison's Drink – The Method

WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is loaded with the tastes of a festive period, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.

Bikini Recipe

Yields 10 servings

For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)

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

For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch

Directions

Making the Syrup: Place all the items into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.

Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.

When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.

Tyler Williams
Tyler Williams

Maya is a workspace design consultant with over a decade of experience in creating environments that foster creativity and collaboration.