La Petite Maison's Cocktail – How to Make It
We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's packed with the tastes associated with holiday season, making it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat allowing it to cool fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
