Raita Cocktail

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (3 ratings)

Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
2 dried Green cardamom pods
12 barspoon Cumin seeds
1 12 inch Cucumber (fresh)
1 12 oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1 12 oz Yoghurt liqueur
1 pinch Salt (sea salt)
3 fresh Mint leaves
× 1 1 serving
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Garnish: Cucumber slices

How to make:

MUDDLE cardamom, cumin and then cucumber in base of shaker. ADD other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Yoghurt liqueur - Dairy

Review:

Fresh cucumber, mint and yoghurt with a hint of cardamom and cumin spice, laced with vodka.

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History:

Created in 2011 by yours truly (Simon Difford) at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

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G. M. Genovese’s Avatar G. M. Genovese
10th March 2024 at 01:35
A high rating from me. But I will explain. My 'yoghurt liqueur' was haphazard measured blend of: 4:3:2:1 double/heavy cream, jonge genever, 2:1 cane syrup, acv (make your own adjustments or batch)... I settled on Navy-strength gin for the base spirit. Yum.
Bertrand Péraut’s Avatar Bertrand Péraut
26th June 2023 at 18:32
Gin is mentioned among ingredients while the review says «laced with vodka»...
So I've tried both ! And though I am a convinced gin lover, I like vodka better in this case.