Cardamom Pear Martini - an infused vodka recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is cardamom vodka? ›

Triple distilled vodka is gently infused with cardamom pods to capture the floral cardamom spice. Produced in small batches to give the very best vodka flavour - you can even drink it neat.

A white russian co*cktail is simple, yet delicious! The classic co*cktail usually consists of vodka and coffee liqueur over ice, topped with a splash of rich cream.

Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Add Absolut Pears and lime juice. Top up with lemon-lime soda. Garnish with mint leaf and pear.

Green cardamom seeds are the third most expensive spice in the world, after saffron and vanilla. The main reason is that it needs to be harvested by hand. It's a time-consuming procedure of handpicking and it is grown only in a few places throughout the world.

Fact: Green Cardamom is one of the most expensive spices by weight in the world. Only a few others, such as Saffron and Vanilla, are more expensive. The main reason this spice is so expensive is because it needs to be harvested by hand.

Best Vodka for a Dirty Martini: Grey Goose Vodka

Synonymous with luxury, Grey Goose is a premium French vodka created in the Cognac region, and distilled from local wheat and pure spring water. The vodka undergoes a meticulous five-step distillation process, ensuring a smooth and velvety texture.

Ketel One Vodka

It doesn't really get more tried and tested than Ketel One – they've been around since 1691! A mixology mainstay around the world for its versatility in co*cktails, their neutral flagship liquid is deliciously creamy with subtle honied citrus and a smooth finish that makes drinking it dangerously easy.

Bone-dry: a martini made with extremely little or no vermouth. Kangaroo: another name for a vodka martini. Vesper: James Bond's order in Casino Royale: 3 parts gin, 1 part vodka, half a part of Lillet Blanc and a lemon peel.

The Black Russian is the big brother of the equally famous White Russian. It's a simple yet tasty drink, combining Kahlúa coffee liqueur and vodka in a truly unforgettable way.

The ever-versatile, but long-enduring Gin & Tonic comes in at first place (28%) for the most popular co*cktail drink chosen by Bacardi's survey respondents.

What is a beer and vodka drink called? ›

A U-boot is a beer co*cktail that is made by placing a shot of vodka into a glass of beer, typically a lager. It is popular in Germany, Poland, North Macedonia, and Flanders. In Germany, the liquor korn is sometimes used instead, while in Flanders and the Netherlands, jonge jenever is preferred.

GREY GOOSE®La Poire. Reflecting the taste and freshness of an anjou pear — a classic flavor of French cuisine — this pear flavored vodka comes alive with a crisp, smooth taste.

The recipe comes from Grey Goose and is designed to feature the brand's pear-flavored vodka (called La Poire). Its clean, smooth fruit flavor pairs delightfully well with the lemon liqueur limoncello and orange juice, while the ginger liqueur adds a brilliant sweet spice.

Alushka is a type of liqueur that is flavoured with cardamom and citrus fruits and traditionally drunk neat as a digestif using a small liqueur glass.

Cardamom has a unique and distinctive flavor. It's challenging to describe but has peppery, piney, eucalyptus, and menthol-like notes, but the taste of cardamom is also floral with hints of citrus. This blend of sweet, peppery, pungent, and aromatic flavors actually makes it an incredibly versatile spice.

What does cardamom taste like? Frisch says that cardamom has a complex aroma with a piney, fruity, and almost menthol-like flavor. When used too much, it can be slightly astringent. It pairs wonderfully with citrus, and works well in both desserts and savory dishes.

Nose: Spicy, with notes of cardamom, as well as some hints of nuts, vanilla and chocolate. Taste: Exceptionally smooth.