Bitter Orange & Cardamom Martinis

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

• Cooking Time Prep 15 mins
  Cook 2 mins
• Skill Level Easy
• Servings Serves 6

Nutrition per serving

• Kcalories

  246

• Protein

  0g

• Carbs

  14g

• Fat

  0g

• Saturates

  0g

• Fibre

  0g

• Sugar

  14g

• Salt

  0.02g

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Bash 6 cardamom pods in a pestle and mortar until they split.
2. 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.
3. Add the Cointreau 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.

Categories: All Christmas, Courses, Fruit