La Petite Maison's Drink – How to Make It
WThis is a simplified version of a beverage from a new drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's bursting with the tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool down completely. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
