La Petite Maison's Cocktail – The Method
WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with the tastes of a Christmas time, making it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
