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The 108
This gin based cocktail from Emily Smith of Clock Bar in San Francisco marries cardamom and garam masala for a warming winter drink.
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The 108
About This Recipe
| Yield: | 1 |
| Active time: | 20 minutes |
| Total time: | 5 days, 20 minutes (includes infusing gin) |
| Special equipment: | small saucepan, strainer, glass jar, cocktail shaker |
Ingredients
- For Maple Masala Syrup:
- 8 ounces maple syrup
- 24 ounces water
- 3 ounces garam masala
- For Cardamom Infused Gin:
- 750 mL gin
- 10 cracked green cardamom pods
- For Cocktail:
- 1.5 ounces Old Raj Gin
- 1 ounce maple masala syrup
- 3/4 ounce cardamom infused gin
- 1/2 ounce Lillet blanc
Procedures
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1
To Make Masala Syrup: Place water in a small sauc pan over medium heat. Once warm, add maple syrup and garam masala. Stir until blended. Let cool.
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2
To Make Cardamom Infused Gin: Place gin and and cardamom in a large glass jar. Let rest for 5 days. Strain before use.
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3
To Make Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add Old Raj Gin, masala syrup, cardamom infused gin, and Lillet. Shake well and strain into a coupe glass.
