La Petite Maison's Drink – A Recipe

WThis is a simplified take on a drink from our latest drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that is bursting full of essence of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.

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Makes enough for 10 guests

Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)

300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar

Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Instructions

For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.

To make Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.

For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.