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, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.
