How do you make a pear martini?

Directions. Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice; add vodka, pear juice, and ginger liqueur. Cover shaker and shake; strain drink into a chilled martini glass and garnish with nutmeg.

What is cardamom vodka?

Triple distilled vodka is gently infused with cardamom pods to capture the floral cardamom spice . Produced in small batches to give the very best vodka flavour - you can even drink it neat.

What mixes with Absolut pear?

Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Add Absolut Pears and lime juice . Top up with lemon-lime soda. Garnish with mint leaf and pear.

What is the famous co*cktail made from vodka and coffee liqueur?

While many great co*cktails feature coffee liqueurs, few get as much attention as the white Russian . Yet, this mixed drink of vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream is not on its own. With a quick ingredient switch, you can enjoy an entirely new drink.

Fresh pear brandy is the flavor base in this vodka, a request from our favorite bartenders, who had a niche to fill. Fully-ripe pears fill the palate with a clean, sweet finish. Perfect for classic co*cktails.

Why is pear juice good before alcohol?

“It appears that the factors in Korean pears act on the key enzymes involved in alcohol metabolism, alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) to speed up alcohol metabolism and elimination or inhibition of alcohol absorption,” professor Manny Noakes, who led the study, said in a statement.

What juice is best with Absolut Vodka?

Add Absolut Vodka and Cranberry Juice. Take a Lime wedge and give it a little squeeze over the top and drop in the glass. Enjoy! Hot tip: Did you know that you can turn a vodka cranberry into a completely different drink by adding or swapping a few simple ingredients?

Does pear vodka have sugar?

38% ALC/VOL Absolut Pears is made exclusively from natural ingredients, and unlike some other flavored vodkas, it doesn't contain any added sugar .

What soda to mix with Absolut Vodka?

Absolut Vanilia & Cola A simple and delightful mix of smooth Absolut Vanilia vodka and cola over ice. Garnished with a lime wedge for an added touch of zest.

For Kahlúa Original, we recommend a shelf life of 4 years. Actually, the product will be good for many more years, but the coffee impact fades over time so it won't give you the full flavor impact . Also, if you were to receive an old bottle of Kahlúa, you have to make sure it has never been opened or tampered with.

What is the best mix for Kahlúa?

The White Russian may be the most popular of all Kahlúa co*cktails and, aside from the two-part Black Russian, is one of the easiest to make. This combination of vodka, Kahlúa and cream is an adult milkshake and dessert in a glass.

What is pear liqueur made of?

First up: The fascinating Mathilde Poire Liqueur. It's made simply from Bartlett pears that are pressed for juice, fermented, and distilled in pot stills . A touch of quince (a pear-esque fruit) is added to the distillate to enhance the pear flavor.

Is pear brandy the same as pear liqueur?

Pear brandy is a liquor distilled from pears, and is sometimes called eau de vie de poire . These are the ones you'll see with the little pear in the bottle, and there's no sugar added. Pear liqueur, on the other hand, is a spirit plus sugar and pear flavoring. The spirit can be brandy or a liquor made from pears.

What is the difference between pear juice and pear nectar?

The biggest difference is the sugar per serving, which is 29g for the juice and 45g for the nectar. Well, and the price is a pretty big difference.

Cardamom Pear Martini - an infused vodka recipe (2024)

April 5, 2017 by Jane Coupland 18 Comments

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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 co*cktail 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 co*cktail shaking sessions you might have lined up.

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Once the vodka is ready, this co*cktail 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 co*cktail.

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I think that simplicity is one of the best features of co*cktails. 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 co*cktail with Maraschino

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, co*cktail

Cuisine: Worldwide

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 co*cktail

Ingredients

For the Cardamom Infused Vodka

▢ 240 ml/ 1 cup Vodka
▢ 40 Green cardamom pods (see notes)

For the Cardamom Pear Martini (per co*cktail)

▢ 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 co*cktail 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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Healthy World Cuisine
May 06, 2020 at 12:35 pm

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
  May 07, 2020 at 1:07 pm
  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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Julie
May 16, 2017 at 10:08 pm
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
  May 18, 2017 at 8:49 am
  Well I hope you get to try it out soon. Thanks Julie.
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Lynn | The Road to Honey
April 09, 2017 at 3:29 am
Such a beautiful co*cktail Jane. I typically go for pear based co*cktails. . .well that is if lychee is not available. I find it so refreshing in drinks. Also loving that cardamon infused co*cktail. I bet it gives a nice zip to co*cktails (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
  April 14, 2017 at 7:25 pm
  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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Michelle - Giraffes Can Bake
April 07, 2017 at 8:54 am
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
  April 14, 2017 at 7:22 pm
  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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Julia @ HappyFoods Tube
April 06, 2017 at 1:54 pm
What a great co*cktail! Love the pear juice there – would have never thought of using it myself! 🙂
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- Jane Saunders
  April 06, 2017 at 3:25 pm
  Thanks Julia. Pear juice is just about available in main supermarkets now but it’s only recently it’s appeared – poor ‘ol pear.
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Revathi
April 06, 2017 at 11:59 am
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
  April 06, 2017 at 3:26 pm
  I hope you get to try this out then. Thanks Revathi.
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Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
April 06, 2017 at 11:06 am
How delicious. I’m always on the look out for inspiring co*cktail recipes
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- Jane Saunders
  April 06, 2017 at 11:46 am
  Thanks Bintu – I like to add to the collection 🙂
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Shashi at Savory Spin
April 06, 2017 at 10:42 am
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
  April 06, 2017 at 11:47 am
  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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Katrin
April 06, 2017 at 8:57 am
This co*cktail is calling me! I absolutely adore cardamom. What a lovely combination – cardamom and pear.
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- Jane Saunders
  April 06, 2017 at 10:41 am
  Thanks Katrin.
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