La Petite Maison's Drink – A Recipe
WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on a new drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that is packed with essence of the festive period, making it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
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Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
