Ingredients
- 2 oz plum juice
- 1.25 oz vodka or dry gin
- 0.5 oz cardamom syrup
- 0.25 oz lime juice
- 2-3 oz soda water
- Ice cubes
Garnish: Plum slices + slightly crushed cardamom pods
Cardamom Syrup
Sugar: Water = 1:1, add 4-5 crushed cardamom pods, simmer for 3 minutes, cool and strain.
Tools Needed
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring glass
- Fine strainer
- Bar spoon
- Wine glass
Steps
1️⃣ Shake — 10 seconds
Add the following ingredients to the shaker:
- Plum juice
- Vodka
- Cardamom syrup
- Lime juice
- Ice cubes
Gently shake until completely chilled.
2️⃣ Strain — 5 seconds
Strain the liquid into a glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
3️⃣ Add Water — 3 seconds
Add soda water and stir gently.
4️⃣ Garnish — 5 seconds
Add a slice of plum and sprinkle with a pinch of cardamom powder for aroma.
Tips and Notes
- Plums are not commonly found in Western cocktails, but they pair perfectly with spiced drinks.
- Cardamom has a warm, non-sweet aroma, more refined than cinnamon.
- For a richer wintery feel, add a drop of aromatic bitters.
- Non-alcoholic version: Omit vodka and use cold-brewed cardamom tea with soda water.
