La Petite Maison's Drink – A Recipe
WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded full of flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Combine every items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and leave to cool fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
