Bitter Orange & Cardamom Martini
The Bitter Orange & Cardamom Martini is a spicy spirit-forward cocktail made with Gin, Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters and Cardamom Syrup. It is stirred and served in a martini glass, about 25% ABV.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Martini glass
- Served
- Neat/Up
- Strength
- About 25% ABV
- Family
- Spirit-forward
- Flavour
- Spicy
Ingredients
- 60mlGin
- 15mlDry Vermouth
- 3 dashesOrange Bitters
- 10mlCardamom Syrup
- GarnishOrange Peel
How to make it
- Add all ingredients except garnish to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until cold.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Express orange peel over drink and drop in.
Tip: Stir with plenty of cold, hard ice for 20 to 30 seconds. You want it chilled and silky, not cloudy.
About the Bitter Orange & Cardamom Martini
Cardamom is the world's third most expensive spice by weight, after saffron and vanilla, because each pod is picked by hand.
Missing something?
- No Gin? Use Old Tom Gin (Sweeter and rounder, so cut the syrup a little)
- No Gin? Use Genever (Maltier and rounder)
- No Dry Vermouth? Use Bianco Vermouth (Sweeter)
- No Dry Vermouth? Use Lillet Blanc (Fruitier and sweeter)
All swaps for Gin and Dry Vermouth
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