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1001 Arabian Nights Cocktail

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The 1001 Arabian Nights Cocktail is an elegant Middle Eastern-inspired drink featuring pomegranate, citrus, floral orange blossom water, and warm cardamom. Its balanced sweet-tart flavor and aromatic profile make it perfect for special occasions and sophisticated entertaining.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces gin or vodka
  • 1 ounce pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange blossom water
  • Pinch of ground cardamom
  • Ice cubes
  • Pomegranate seeds for garnish
  • Orange peel twist for garnish
  • Fresh mint sprig for garnish
  • Edible rose petals (optional)

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  2. Add the gin or vodka, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, orange blossom water, and cardamom.
  3. Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  5. Garnish with pomegranate seeds, an orange peel twist, fresh mint, and edible rose petals if desired.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use gin for a more botanical flavor or vodka for a cleaner profile.
  • Add a splash of sparkling water for a lighter variation.
  • Date syrup can be substituted for simple syrup for extra richness.
  • Rose water may be used in place of or alongside orange blossom water.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, replace the spirit with a non-alcoholic alternative or sparkling water.
  • Adjust the orange blossom water carefully, as a little goes a long way.

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