Cardamom Grapefruit Gin and Tonic
This Cardamom Grapefruit Gin and Tonic is made with Empress Gin, grapefruit juice, lime juice, cardamom syrup, and tonic water for a refreshing riff on a traditional cocktail.
Yield: 1
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Cocktail glass
Materials
For the Cardamom Grapefruit Gin and Tonic
- 1½ oz Empress 1908 Gin
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- ½ oz lime juice
- ½ oz cardamom syrup
- 3 oz tonic water
- Garnish: grapefruit wedge or wheel, sage leaf
For the Cardamom Syrup
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp cardamom pods, crushed
Instructions
For the Cardamom Grapefruit Gin and Tonic
- Add grapefruit juice, lime juice, and cardamom syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until chilled.
- Fill a tall cocktail glass with ice. Strain the mixture into the glass. Slowly pour Empress Gin 1908 into the glass. Fill the glass with tonic water.
- Garnish with a grapefruit slice and sage, if desired. Stir before enjoying.
For the Cardamom Syrup
- Toast the cardamom in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add honey and water and stir. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool completely. Strain into a glass jar.
