Sumac martini

 An Ottolenghi-eclectic, citrus-spiced vodka matched with a Caribbean liqueur and a dash of pomegranate and lime.

This martini with a Middle Eastern Ottolenghi twist is one of the most popular welcome drinks on Nopi’s cocktail list

Source: The Guardian Feast, February 19, 2022

Serves: 1

 

Ingredients

For the sumac vodka

 100 ml vodka

 10 g sumac, plus extra to garnish

 

For the drink

 25 ml sumac-infused vodka (see above and method)

 15 ml Velvet Falernum liqueur

 Freshly ground black pepper, to season

 20 ml pomegranate juice

 20 ml fresh lime juice

 

Directions

1. First make the infusion. Pour the vodka into a small clean jar, add the sumac, then seal and leave to infuse for 10 hours. Strain through a cloth or coffee filter into a second clean jar.

2. To make the drink, put everything in a shaker filled with ice, shake hard for five or six seconds, then double strain into a martini glass. Sprinkle a small pinch of sumac over the top and serve.

 

Where to buy?

Velvet Falernum liqueur:

Lichior John D. Taylors Velvet Falernum, 11% alc., 0.7L, Caraibe ; 95 RON

Vandut de ALCOOLDISCOUNT.RO

https://tidy.ro/produs/lichior-john-d-taylors-velvet-falernum-11-alc-0-7l-caraibe/