An Indian-inspired drink featuring a lemon-turmeric cordial, apricot liqueur, whiskey, ginger juice, and grapefruit bitters. Recipe Credit: Monica Saxena @ aRoqa.
Ingredients
- Turmeric & Lemon Cordial
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, Whole Whole
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups lemon juice, fresh
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup turmeric root, rough chop, peeled
- Marigold & Smoke Cocktail
- ice, as needed
- 1 3/4 ounces blended whiskey such as great king street artist blend
- 1 1/4 ounces turmeric & lemon cordial
- 2/5 ounces apricot liqueur such as giffard abricot du roussillo
- 1/4 ounces smoky whiskey such as ardbeg
- 1/5 ounces ginger juice
- 2 dashs grapefruit bitters
Nutrition Information
(per serving)
An Indian-inspired drink featuring a lemon-turmeric cordial, apricot liqueur, whiskey, ginger juice, and grapefruit bitters. Recipe Credit: Monica Saxena @ aRoqa.
Instructions
Turmeric & Lemon Cordial
- In a spice grinder blend black peppercorns and salt until finely ground.
- In a pot over medium heat combine ground black pepper and salt, lemon juice, sugar, and turmeric root. Bring up to 190F and remove from heat. Submerge in an ice bath to cool completely.
- Transfer cooled mixture to a blender and blend for 1 minute. Strain through fine-mesh sieve, discarding solids. Hold refrigerated for service.
Service
- For each serving, fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add blended whiskey, turmeric & lemon cordial, apricot liqueur, smoky whiskey, ginger juice, and grapefruit bitters. Shake vigorously.
- Fill desired glass with ice. Strain drink into prepared glass. Garnish with an orange and yellow flower. Serve chilled.

