La Petite Maison's Cocktail – The Method
WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with tastes associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool down fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.