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Ainsley Harriott’s Bitter Orange and Cardamom Martini
by Ainsley Harriott from Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
Easy
Serves 4
This sophisticated cocktail is infused with flavours of orange and cardamom, making this a perfect tipple for a special occasion.
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Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen
Ainsley Harriott
Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen: Delicious feelgood cooking from the sunshine islands
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Introduction
I simply couldn’t visit Ian Fleming’s Jamaican villa without making a Martini in his honour. So, here is my Bitter Orange and Cardamom Martini; in true James Bond style, it’s shaken and not stirred!
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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 x | orange peel twists |
Essential kit
You will need a cocktail shaker.
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 until 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 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 (try to avoid digging 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.
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