La Petite Maison's Cocktail – How to Make It

WHere is a simplified take on a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with the flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.

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Yields 10 people

Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)

300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)

400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Method

For the Cordial: Place every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and leave to cool entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.

For the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.

To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.