By Carina Malling Skronski & Nanna Simonsen
Photography by Lars Ranek
First published in Wish Winter 2007
FOOD
Long Drink With Cardamom, Vodka & Lime
Serve this refreshing, tangy cocktail in Champagne flutes for instant glam.
Ingredients (Makes 12 drinks)
| 25 | cardamom pods, crushed |
| 1/2 | cup granulated sugar |
| 1/2 | cup water |
| 1/2 | lemon, juiced |
| 2-4 | drops green food colouring |
| 12 | oz vodka |
| 6 | cups sparkling mineral water, ice cold |
| 1 | lime, cut into 6 wedges |
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water and cardamom in a pot, and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and bring to a simmer, reducing by 1/4. Strain and cool.
- Add food colouring. Store in fridge until ready to use.
To serve:
- In each flute, add 1 teaspoon syrup and 1 ounce vodka.
- Top with mineral water, stir. Garnish with a lime wedge.
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