La Petite Maison's Drink – A Recipe
WThis is a simplified version of a beverage found on our latest menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's loaded full of flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
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Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool down fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
