Cardamom-Infused Gin and Pear Martini
A sophisticated martini marrying the aromatic warmth of cardamom with juicy pear and crisp gin for a smooth finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, pear liqueur, and fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 170 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz pear liqueur
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz cardamom syrup (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 (for garnish) whole cardamom pod
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz gin, 1 oz pear liqueur, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz cardamom syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker frosts over.
- Step 3: Double-strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 4: Garnish by gently crushing 1 whole cardamom pod between your fingers to release aroma and resting it on the rim of the glass.
