Sundara's Exotic Spice Fusion Cocktail

This cocktail takes inspiration from the tropical flavors of Bali, infusing the drink with the aromatic notes of cardamom and star anise. The combination of dark rum, Grand Marnier, and passionfruit juice creates a vibrant and exotic flavor profile, while the addition of egg white adds a velvety texture to the drink. Topped with saffron for a touch of luxury, this cocktail is a sensory journey to the thousand nights of Bali.

Sundara's Exotic Spice Fusion Cocktail

A tropical cocktail with a fusion of cardamom, star anise, rum, Grand Marnier, and passionfruit, creating a vibrant and exotic flavor profile.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum
  • 2 teaspoons Grand Marnier
  • 2 tablespoons passionfruit juice
  • 1/2 egg white
  • Pulp from 1 passionfruit
  • Saffron threads (optional), to serve

Instructions

  1. Lightly crush the cardamom pods and star anise in a mortar and pestle.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the crushed spices, lime juice, sugar, rum, Grand Marnier, passionfruit juice, egg white, and 1 teaspoon of cold water.
  3. Add ice to the shaker and shake until well combined.
  4. Place the passionfruit pulp in a martini glass, then strain the cocktail over the pulp.
  5. Optionally, top with saffron and serve.