Cocktails
Designed by Soral Chavda, Cocktail Guru for Maharaja Drinks, this take on a gin sour recipe pairs Malhar Citrus Indian Craft Gin with a homemade honey and elaichi (cardamom) syrup. "I would suggest using whole spices when making the syrup," says Soral. "With powdered spices, your syrup will have a cloudy appearance unless you strain through a muslin cloth."
For the honey and cardamom syrup:
- 75g Sugar
- 50g Water
- 3tbsp Clear Runny Honey
- 1/2 tsp Crushed Green Cardamom Seeds
To make the syrup:
- In a pan over medium heat dissolve the sugar in water
- Remove from the heat & add the honey & cardamom
- Allow to sit & infuse overnight
- Strain into a sterilised jar or bottle
- Can be kept in the fridge for up to 2months
For the cocktail:
- 45ml Malhar Citrus Gin
- 10ml Triple sec
- 5ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 15ml Honey & Cardamom Syrup
- 2 drops of Angostura Bitters
- 1/3 of a pipette of Ms Betters Bitters Miraculous Foamer (or 1 egg white)
- 3-4 drops Angostura Bitters to garnish
To make the cocktail:
- Add all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice & shake vigorously for 20 seconds
- Fine strain into a coupette glass
- Garnish with a couple of extra drops of Angostura bitters
- Run a toothpick through the drops of Angostura bitters to create a heart shaped pattern on the top of the foam
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