Toasted Cardamom Pear Smash

This refreshing fall cocktail is a delightful blend of cardamom, cachaca, citrus, and pear, creating a balanced and flavorful drink. The toasty aroma of cardamom and the bright notes of lemon and pear juice make this cocktail a perfect choice for autumn gatherings.

Toasted Cardamom Pear Smash

A refreshing and flavorful fall cocktail featuring cardamom, cachaca, and the bright notes of lemon and pear juice.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz Cachaca (Leblon)
  • 1.50 oz Pear Juice (Ceyes Brand)
  • 0.50 oz Lemon Juice
  • 0.50 oz Simple Syrup
  • 2 Lemon Peels
  • 3 Green Cardamom Pods

Instructions

  1. Torch the lemon peel and toast the cardamom pods until fragrant.
  2. Gently muddle the toasted cardamom pods and lemon peel in a shaker.
  3. Add the cachaca, pear juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  4. Add a handful of ice to the shaker and shake well.
  5. Double strain the mixture over fresh ice in a cocktail glass.