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Aromatic cardamom and smooth, juicy pear blend brilliantly with vodka in this smart Cardamom Pear Martini that fits any season.
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I keep thinking it’s already Easter. The kids have been home from school for nearly a week. The weather has been more than reasonable. And I have managed to cover 2 Easter themed recipes over the last few weeks. How then, is there is still over a week to go before the long weekend?
In my time lag I planned a co*cktail for you to enjoy over the Easter weekend. It’s probably just as well I’ve been a little confused over dates. I had forgotten that the vodka for this Cardamom Pear Martini needs to infuse with the spice for 3-5 days ahead of any planned wild co*cktail shaking sessions you might have lined up.
Once the vodka is ready, this co*cktail is a breeze to make. It’s a simple combination of the cardamom vodka, pear juice and Poire William Liqueurshaken over ice and poured. So easy.
I usedbottled pear juice but if you have a juice extractor then I imagine using freshly squeezed pear juice would add an extra element of wow to this already charming co*cktail.
I think that simplicity is one of the best features of co*cktails. Rarely can they be messed up by the home bartender (me). Oh and the almost endless flavour combinations on offer is a big draw too – Idon’t like to be predictable on a Friday night even though Negroni often features.
To round things off, I’ve added a twist of lemon zest. It really does freshen things up, awakening the cardamom and pear notes beautifully with that cheekyshowerof citrus oil.
Garnished with a slinky slice of fresh pear and a spiral of lemon zest, this Cardamom Pear Martini look as special as it tastes.
Fancy a different tipple? Try these:
- Hot Cross Bun Martini
- Royal Hawaiian co*cktail with Maraschino
Cardamom Pear Martini – an infused vodka recipe
Jane Coupland
Aromatic cardamom and smooth, juicy pear blend brilliantly with vodka in this smart Cardamom Pear Martini that fits any season.
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Course: Alcoholic Drink, co*cktail
Cuisine: Worldwide
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 co*cktail
Ingredients
For the Cardamom Infused Vodka
- 240 ml/ 1 cup Vodka
- 40 Green cardamom pods (see notes)
For the Cardamom Pear Martini (per co*cktail)
- 45 ml/ 1 ½ fl oz Cardamom vodka
- 45 ml/ 1 ½ fl oz Pear juice
- 22 ½ ml/ ¾ fl oz/ 4 ½ teaspoon Poire William Liqueur
- Strip lemon zest
Garnish
- 1 Thin slice fresh pear
- 1 Spiral lemon zest
Instructions
Make the Cardamom Infused Vodka
Bash each cardamom pod gently with the end of a rolling pin (or in a pestle and mortar) to split open
Tip into a wide necked, screwcap jar
Pour in the vodka and seal
Leave to infuse for 3-5 days then strain through a fine sieve to remove the cardamom
Store in a screwcap bottle for up to 6 months
Make the Cardamom Pear Martini
Put all liquid ingredients into a co*cktail shaker with 3-4 ice cubes
Shake for 30 seconds then strain into a martini glass
Twist the strip of lemon zest over the glass between your fingers to release the lemon oil (don’t forego this step – it’s very important)
Garnish with the sliced pear and lemon spiral
Notes
Cardamom is one of those spices that some people like more than others. If you like just a tiny hint of cardamom, try starting off with 20 pods rather than 40. And don’t forget, once infused, if you find the spice level in the vodka too punchy for your tastes, you can always dilute the flavour by adding more vodka to your infused vodka. Play around and find your ideal spice level.
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Healthy World Cuisine
Love cardamom and pears. Can’t wait to try this delicious martini. The other day we make a kaffir lime leaf infused vodka and that was quite nice.Reply
Jane Saunders
oooh, that does sound nice. Hope you enjoy this one too. I adore home infusions. Must come up with a new one now…
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Julie
Now this is a martini I’d like to indulge in! I love pear and flavored with cardamom sounds amazing!
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Jane Saunders
Well I hope you get to try it out soon. Thanks Julie.
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Lynn | The Road to Honey
Such a beautiful co*cktail Jane. I typically go for pear based co*cktails. . .well that is if lychee is not available. I find it so refreshing in drinks. Also loving that cardamon infused co*cktail. I bet it gives a nice zip to co*cktails (ooooh! I bet it would taste nice with lychee).
As for Easter!!! Nooooooo! It can’t be Easter already.
P.S. I luvs your little vodka bottle.
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Jane Saunders
Pear juice is relatively new to the supermarket over here, but I hope it sticks around. I know a lovely lychee and passionfruit number but now I’m wondering if lychee and pear would work out well too – should we experiment? I’m not sure what the little bottle had in it to begin with, my Mum saved it for me after Christmas, but it’s perfect size for my little vodka infusions.
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Michelle - Giraffes Can Bake
I sooooo love this idea – especially infusing vodka with cardamom , genius! Absolutely have to try this!
I’ve been the opposite, Easter has snuck up on me this year and only managed to get one recipe done in time!
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Jane Saunders
I can’t believe how quickly the year is going. It’s been a hectic first few months, which is perhaps why I’m into these infusions at the moment, forcing time to take hold and slow me down. I hope you managed to get the infusion going in time to try it out over Easter.
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Julia @ HappyFoods Tube
What a great co*cktail! Love the pear juice there – would have never thought of using it myself! 🙂
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Jane Saunders
Thanks Julia. Pear juice is just about available in main supermarkets now but it’s only recently it’s appeared – poor ‘ol pear.
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Revathi
Cardamom is one of my favorite spices and love it in many dishes. A Cardamom vodka infused martini sounds fab 🙂
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Jane Saunders
I hope you get to try this out then. Thanks Revathi.
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Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
How delicious. I’m always on the look out for inspiring co*cktail recipes
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Jane Saunders
Thanks Bintu – I like to add to the collection 🙂
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Shashi at Savory Spin
Oh my – I get confused about the dates too – I blame it on the fact that the year is going by at warp speed! BTW – That cardamom infused vodka on its own sounds marvelous – this drink as a whole is mmm mmm mmm good! Stunning pictures too.
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Jane Saunders
2017 has definitely been lightening quick so far. Thanks so much Shashi – and yes, I think I’ll be finding other uses for that vodka.
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Katrin
This co*cktail is calling me! I absolutely adore cardamom. What a lovely combination – cardamom and pear.
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Jane Saunders
Thanks Katrin.
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