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Grapefruit Cardamom Gin Fizz

Grapefruit Cardamom Gin Fizz

Grapefruit Cardamom Gin Fizz

Recipe By Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Yields

1 serving

Prep Time

24 Hours

Cooking Time

10 Minutes

Recipe By Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Warm and woodsy with cardamom, a tart kick of fresh grapefruit, and earthy rosemary syrup. Easy to make yet effortlessly elegant for any special occasion. 

Ingredients

For cardamom-infused gin:

1 cup gin


For rosemary simple syrup:

½ cup granulated syrup

½ cup water

2 rosemary sprigs

For cocktail:

1 oz. rosemary simple syrup

1.5 oz. cardamom-infused gin

1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice

1 oz Prosecco, chilled

1 rosemary sprig, to garnish

Grapefruit peel with a twist, to garnish

Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Green Cardamom Pods

    Whole green cardamom pods have a strong, flowery flavor and can be finely ground to use as a seasoning for rice, meat, and marinades. These cardamo...

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Directions

Step 1: Make cardamom-infused gin

Stir together gin and cardamom pods in an airtight container. Let stand at room temperature until gin is infused, about 12 hours.

Pour cardamom-infused gin through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a pitcher; discard cardamom pods.

Step 2: Make rosemary simple syrup

Bring water and sugar to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add rosemary springs and simmer until sugar is dissolved. Pour rosemary simple syrup through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a pitcher or glass jar; discard rosemary.

Step 3: Make the cocktail

Combine rosemary simple syrup, cardamom-infused gin, and grapefruit juice in a large shaker or jar filled with plenty of ice. Shake hard for at least 30 seconds. Pour cocktail and top with Prosecco. Garnish each cocktail with a rosemary sprig and grapefruit twist.