East meets West Manhattan

Andrew Sutton

Andrew Sutton

6th April 2018
Andrew Sutton

East meets West Manhattan

Introducing.... A.Dessert bar where desserts are paired with an intriguing choice of beverage.

Ingredients

  • For the Fig, Cardamom and Orange Aquavit:
  • 12 dried figs, halved
  • 5 pods cardamom, toasted & crushed
  • 1/2 an orange, peel only
  • 750ml vodka [We used - Chase - English Oak Smoked]
  • For the Cocktail:
  • 25ml fig and cardamom aquavit
  • 25ml bourbon
  • 15ml cranberry syrup

Method

1. To make the aquavit: Combine figs with vodka and steep for 2 weeks; add cardamom and orange, then steep for 1 more week. Strain. (keeps for 6 months)
2. To make the cocktail: Combine aquavit, bourbon and syrup in a frozen cocktail shaker, swirl around for a few seconds to combine.
3. Add a spherical ice ball to a glass. Pour in the drink, garnish with a burning star anise.

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