La Petite Maison's Cocktail – The Method
WThis is an easy version of a beverage from a new menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting full of flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put every components in a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
