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Nutcracker Daiquiri | Let's Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar | Taste and Tipple

Nutcracker Daiquiri

A daiquiri to get your party off to a cracking good start. Jamaican rum brings that funky energy, while pomegranate and spicy clementine cordial take this classic cocktail for a seasonal spin.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Caribbean
Keyword Let's Get Blitzen, Liqueur, Rum
Prep Time 4 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Author Yvonne Langen

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Appleton Estate 8 Year or similar Jamaican rum
  • ½ oz pomegranate liqueur
  • ½ oz spicy clementine cordial
  • ¾ oz lime juice
  • Garnish: mint leaf

Spicy Clementine Cordial

  • 8 limes peeled and juiced approx. 4 oz lime juice
  • 4 clementines peeled and juiced approx. 4 oz clementine juice
  • 2- inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and chopped
  • 6 cracked cardamom pods
  • 1 Thai chili diced
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
  2. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. Garnish with a single mint leaf.

Spicy Clementine Cordial

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan (including all citrus peels) over medium heat. Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently.
  2. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until syrup is slightly thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  4. Remove solids and fine-strain into an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks