Indian Sunset

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Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
2 whole Green cardamom pods
2 oz Ketel One Vodka
1⁄2 oz Ginger liqueur
1 oz Mango purée
1⁄2 oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄6 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of mango slice.
  3. MUDDLE cardamom in base of shaker.
  4. Add other ingredients.
  5. SHAKE with ice.
  6. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Review:

Mango, ginger and cardamom are all classic Indian flavours, here laced with vodka and a splash of lime juice.

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History:

Created in 2008 by yours truly with David Furnish for Elton John's 'Character & Cocktails'.

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G. M. Genovese’s Avatar G. M. Genovese
30th May 2024 at 13:35
Really enjoyed this. One more cardamom pod wouldn't hurt. I made my own mango puree with frozen mango slices I bought at an Indian market yesterday. Maybe enhanced the mouthfeel a little too much? Also, I didn't have vodka (Grey Goose does sound good in this), so I went with Bacardi, and that was a terrific match.
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Dan Casselman’s Avatar Dan Casselman
26th July 2022 at 22:41
Wow. Loved this drink. Lots of interesting things going on. I'm thinking about trying it with Gin just to see (and have another).
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Florian Ruf’s Avatar Florian Ruf
6th November 2021 at 14:55
In the recipe is vodka the base spirit, but in the text below rum. I tried vodka, but maybe rum is a more enriching alternative.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
6th November 2021 at 17:39
Thanks for bringing this error to my attention Florian. I've corrected to say vodka. Elton John's 'Character & Cocktails' was sponsored by Grey Goose vodka.
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