Bitter Orange and Cardamom Martini
This sophisticated cocktail is infused with flavours of orange and cardamom, making this a perfect tipple for a special occasion.
Ainsley Harriott
Ingredients
- 8 cardamom pods
- 3 tbsp bitter orange marmalade
- 450ml vodka
- 3 orange peel strips
- 150ml Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 large splashes Angostura bitters
- For the garnish: 4 orange peel twists
Method
In a pestle and mortar, crush the cardamom pods until they have split open.
In a small saucepan, melt the marmalade over a medium heat, but do not allow to boil. Remove from the heat and add the vodka, crushed cardamom pods and orange peel strips. Set aside to infuse and cool.
Pour the cooled mixture into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Add the Cointreau, lemon juice and Angostura bitters and give everything a good shake.
Fine-strain into Martini glasses (x4) and serve garnished with orange peel twists.
Tip: To make the orange peel twists, using a paring knife or peeler, cut a long thin piece of peel from the orange (avoiding cutting into the pith). Roll the strip of peel into a spiral and give it a little squeeze to tighten the twist before dropping into your drink.
