La Petite Maison's Cocktail – The Method

WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.

Bikini Recipe

Serves 10 servings

Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)

300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar

Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)

400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Instructions

Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.

To make Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, making it completely strained.

When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.