Karma Sutra is a modern classic cocktail that combines Darjeeling tea-infused amaro with Plymouth gin, orange marmalade, and fresh citrus for an aromatic, subtly spiced drink. The tea infusion and marmalade create a layered, sophisticated flavor profile with warming nutmeg.
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Shake with ice and strain through wire sieve into chilled cocktail
Batch components (excluding ice and garnish) can be combined in a bottle and refrigerated up to 3 days; shake or stir with ice and re-garnish at service.
cocktail shaker or mixing glass · jigger · microplane zester (for nutmeg) · bar spoon
Standard amaro works as a substitute, though you'll lose the distinctive tea character. Consider steeping regular amaro with Darjeeling tea for 24–48 hours to recreate the profile.
Any quality orange marmalade works; chunky or smooth both dissolve well. Avoid overly thick or sugary brands that won't integrate smoothly into the drink.
Freshly grate whole nutmeg over the drink surface just before serving using a microplane. This releases aromatics and prevents pre-ground nutmeg's stale flavor.
Yes, batch the amaro, gin, marmalade, and orange juice in advance; add ice and stir just before serving. Prepare nutmeg and mint garnish fresh at service.
Stir all ingredients (except garnish) with ice for 10–15 seconds until properly chilled and diluted, then strain into a coupe or rocks glass.
