A decadent cocktail infused with the aroma of Christmas spice, this is sure to get the party season going

Bitter orange & cardamom martinis recipe

Ingredients

  • 12 cardamom pods
  • 6 tbsp Seville orange marmalade, plus more to serve
  • 400ml vodka
  • 125ml orange liqueur
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • ice, to serve

Method

  • Bash 6 cardamom pods in a pestle and mortar until they split.

  • Melt the marmalade in a pan, then whisk in the vodka. Add the crushed pods. Don’t boil the mix, simply warm it for a few mins. Leave to infuse off the heat for 20 mins, then strain.

  • Add the orange liqueur and lemon juice and chill (or keep in the freezer). Serve in glasses with a little more marmalade in the bottom, ice and a cardamom pod floating on top.

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