Author Notes: Ruby red, exotically spiced, and just a bit sweet, this drink packs a powerful punch and looks great to boot!
—tw
Serves: 2
Ingredients
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1/4
teaspoon ground cinnamon
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4-5
scrapes fresh nutmeg
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2
cardamom pods, preferably green
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2
teaspoons honey
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Juice of 2
limes
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Peel of 1
lime, pith removed
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6
ounces blood orange juice, preferably freshly squeezed (from 4 oranges)
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6
ounces vodka, preferably Stolichnaya Orange
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, honey, lime juice and peel, orange juice, and vodka. Stir gently until the honey dissolves.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. Just before serving, strain well, discard the solids, and divide evenly between 2 martini glasses.
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