| For the Simple Syrup | |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | green cardamom pods, whole, lightly crushed |
| ¼ cup | sugar |
| ¼ cup | water |
| For the Cocktail Glass Rim | |
| 1 tbsp | sugar |
| ¼ tsp | cardamom seeds, ground |
| ½ tsp | lemon zest |
| For the Cocktail | |
| 2 dashes | orange bitters |
| 1 tsp | lemon juice (one squeeze) |
| 6 oz | champagne, prosecco, or sparkling wine of your choice |
| ¼ cup | cardamom simple syrup |
In a small saucepan, add 1/4 cups of water and 1/4 cups of sugar. Heat on medium until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the crushed Cardamom Pods and let the sugar steep for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
On a small saucer add 1 tbs sugar, 1/4 tsp cardamom, 1/4 tsp of lemon zest. Next, in a chilled champagne glass, coup glass or wine glass, rub the rim with a lemon and dip the rim in a bowl with sugar, cardamom spice, and lemon zest.
Add the cardamom simple syrup, then 2 dashes of bitters, 1 tsp lemon juice (1 squeeze) and top it off with chilled Champagne/prosecco/or sparkling wine of your choice.
Drink should be enjoyed immediately after preparation. The simple syrup can be stored for 1 week if refrigerated.
Make sure you sugar the rim before you make the drink.
The simple syrup can be made a day ahead. It can also be added to coffee or tea for a deliciously sweet cardamom flavor.
