La Petite Maison's Drink – A Recipe
WHere is a home-style version of a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with the essence of a holiday season, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
