Notas De Agave Recipe
Seedlip ‘Notas de Agave,’ Cardamom-Honey, Cider, Lemon
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Ingredients
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Cardamom-Honey Syrup
Citrus & Agave Mix
Assembler & Garnish
Method
Cardamom-Honey Syrup
Toast and bruise cardamom
Lightly toast 6 green cardamom pods in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and bruise pods with the back of a spoon to crack them open and release seeds.
Make syrup
Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the bruised cardamom pods and optional star anise. Stir until sugar dissolves and bring to a gentle simmer, then lower heat and simmer 4–5 minutes to infuse. Remove from heat, stir in 2 tablespoons honey until incorporated. Let the syrup steep for 15–20 minutes off the heat for stronger cardamom flavor, then strain through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof container. Discard solids. Chill before use.
Citrus & Agave Mix
Measure 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons depending on size). In a small pitcher or jar, combine the lemon juice with 3 tablespoons agave nectar and 1/4 cup cold water. Whisk or shake until the agave is fully incorporated. Taste and adjust: if too tart, add up to 1 tablespoon additional agave; if too sweet, add a splash more lemon or 1–2 tablespoons cold water. Chill briefly if desired.
Assembler & Garnish
Build the drink: For each serving (this recipe yields 2 servings): Into each glass over ice add 4 tablespoons (2 oz / 60 ml) Seedlip (or nonalcoholic spirit), 1/4 cup (60 ml) chilled apple cider, and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the citrus & agave mix. Then add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the chilled cardamom-honey syrup. Gently stir once to combine.
Garnish and serve: Garnish each drink with a thin lemon wheel or twist perched on the rim, a lightly crushed cardamom pod or two dropped in, and an optional thin apple slice. Serve immediately.
Batching note: To batch for a party, multiply the liquid components and prepare the cardamom-honey syrup and citrus/agave mix in advance. Add soda just before serving to preserve fizz.