Cardamom Pear Martini - an infused vodka recipe (2024)

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Aromatic cardamom and smooth, juicy pear blend brilliantly with vodka in this smart Cardamom Pear Martini that fits any season.

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I keep thinking it’s already Easter. The kids have been home from school for nearly a week. The weather has been more than reasonable. And I have managed to cover 2 Easter themed recipes over the last few weeks. How then, is there is still over a week to go before the long weekend?

In my time lag I planned a cocktail for you to enjoy over the Easter weekend. It’s probably just as well I’ve been a little confused over dates. I had forgotten that the vodka for this Cardamom Pear Martini needs to infuse with the spice for 3-5 days ahead of any planned wild cocktail shaking sessions you might have lined up.

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Once the vodka is ready, this cocktail is a breeze to make. It’s a simple combination of the cardamom vodka, pear juice and Poire William Liqueurshaken over ice and poured. So easy.

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I usedbottled pear juice but if you have a juice extractor then I imagine using freshly squeezed pear juice would add an extra element of wow to this already charming cocktail.

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I think that simplicity is one of the best features of cocktails. Rarely can they be messed up by the home bartender (me). Oh and the almost endless flavour combinations on offer is a big draw too – Idon’t like to be predictable on a Friday night even though Negroni often features.

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To round things off, I’ve added a twist of lemon zest. It really does freshen things up, awakening the cardamom and pear notes beautifully with that cheekyshowerof citrus oil.

Garnished with a slinky slice of fresh pear and a spiral of lemon zest, this Cardamom Pear Martini look as special as it tastes.

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Fancy a different tipple? Try these:

  • Hot Cross Bun Martini
  • Royal Hawaiian Cocktail with Maraschino

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Cardamom Pear Martini – an infused vodka recipe

Jane Coupland

Aromatic cardamom and smooth, juicy pear blend brilliantly with vodka in this smart Cardamom Pear Martini that fits any season.

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Course: Alcoholic Drink, Cocktail

Cuisine: Worldwide

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

For the Cardamom Pear Martini (per cocktail)

  • 45 ml/ 1 ½ fl oz Cardamom vodka
  • 45 ml/ 1 ½ fl oz Pear juice
  • 22 ½ ml/ ¾ fl oz/ 4 ½ teaspoon Poire William Liqueur
  • Strip lemon zest

Garnish

  • 1 Thin slice fresh pear
  • 1 Spiral lemon zest

Instructions

Make the Cardamom Infused Vodka

  • Bash each cardamom pod gently with the end of a rolling pin (or in a pestle and mortar) to split open

  • Tip into a wide necked, screwcap jar

  • Pour in the vodka and seal

  • Leave to infuse for 3-5 days then strain through a fine sieve to remove the cardamom

  • Store in a screwcap bottle for up to 6 months

Make the Cardamom Pear Martini

  • Put all liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker with 3-4 ice cubes

  • Shake for 30 seconds then strain into a martini glass

  • Twist the strip of lemon zest over the glass between your fingers to release the lemon oil (don’t forego this step – it’s very important)

  • Garnish with the sliced pear and lemon spiral

Notes

Cardamom is one of those spices that some people like more than others. If you like just a tiny hint of cardamom, try starting off with 20 pods rather than 40. And don’t forget, once infused, if you find the spice level in the vodka too punchy for your tastes, you can always dilute the flavour by adding more vodka to your infused vodka. Play around and find your ideal spice level.

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  1. Healthy World Cuisine

    Cardamom Pear Martini - an infused vodka recipe (12)
    Love cardamom and pears. Can’t wait to try this delicious martini. The other day we make a kaffir lime leaf infused vodka and that was quite nice.

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    • Jane Saunders

      oooh, that does sound nice. Hope you enjoy this one too. I adore home infusions. Must come up with a new one now…

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  2. Julie

    Now this is a martini I’d like to indulge in! I love pear and flavored with cardamom sounds amazing!

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    • Jane Saunders

      Well I hope you get to try it out soon. Thanks Julie.

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  3. Lynn | The Road to Honey

    Such a beautiful cocktail Jane. I typically go for pear based cocktails. . .well that is if lychee is not available. I find it so refreshing in drinks. Also loving that cardamon infused cocktail. I bet it gives a nice zip to cocktails (ooooh! I bet it would taste nice with lychee).

    As for Easter!!! Nooooooo! It can’t be Easter already.

    P.S. I luvs your little vodka bottle.

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    • Jane Saunders

      Pear juice is relatively new to the supermarket over here, but I hope it sticks around. I know a lovely lychee and passionfruit number but now I’m wondering if lychee and pear would work out well too – should we experiment? I’m not sure what the little bottle had in it to begin with, my Mum saved it for me after Christmas, but it’s perfect size for my little vodka infusions.

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  4. Michelle - Giraffes Can Bake

    I sooooo love this idea – especially infusing vodka with cardamom , genius! Absolutely have to try this!

    I’ve been the opposite, Easter has snuck up on me this year and only managed to get one recipe done in time!

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    • Jane Saunders

      I can’t believe how quickly the year is going. It’s been a hectic first few months, which is perhaps why I’m into these infusions at the moment, forcing time to take hold and slow me down. I hope you managed to get the infusion going in time to try it out over Easter.

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  5. Julia @ HappyFoods Tube

    What a great cocktail! Love the pear juice there – would have never thought of using it myself! 🙂

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    • Jane Saunders

      Thanks Julia. Pear juice is just about available in main supermarkets now but it’s only recently it’s appeared – poor ‘ol pear.

      Reply

  6. Revathi

    Cardamom is one of my favorite spices and love it in many dishes. A Cardamom vodka infused martini sounds fab 🙂

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    • Jane Saunders

      I hope you get to try this out then. Thanks Revathi.

      Reply

  7. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

    How delicious. I’m always on the look out for inspiring cocktail recipes

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    • Jane Saunders

      Thanks Bintu – I like to add to the collection 🙂

      Reply

  8. Shashi at Savory Spin

    Oh my – I get confused about the dates too – I blame it on the fact that the year is going by at warp speed! BTW – That cardamom infused vodka on its own sounds marvelous – this drink as a whole is mmm mmm mmm good! Stunning pictures too.

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    • Jane Saunders

      2017 has definitely been lightening quick so far. Thanks so much Shashi – and yes, I think I’ll be finding other uses for that vodka.

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  9. Katrin

    This cocktail is calling me! I absolutely adore cardamom. What a lovely combination – cardamom and pear.

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    • Jane Saunders

      Thanks Katrin.

      Reply

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