Raita Cocktail

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a Coupe glass...
2 dried Cardamom pod
½ spoon Cumin seeds
1½ inch English cucumber peeled
1½ fl oz Rutte Dry Gin
1½ fl oz Yoghurt liqueur
1 pinch Salt
3 fresh Mint leaves
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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.

Garnish:

Cucumber slices

Comment:

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

About:

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

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