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Orange-Cardamom Spritzer

By Diana Yen

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Orange-Cardamom SpritzerDiana Yen, food and prop styling by Diana Yen
DO AHEAD:

Make cardamom syrup ahead of time. Cover and keep refrigerated for up to 2 months.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

For the cardamom simple syrup:

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons lightly crushed whole cardamom pods
2-inch strip orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler

For the cocktail:

1 750-ml bottle prosecco, chilled
Cardamom syrup (recipe follows)
Angostura bitters
Orange twists, for serving

Preparation

  1. For the cardamom simple syrup:

    Step 1

    In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat. Let syrup cool to room temperature, then strain.

  2. For the cocktail:

    Step 2

    Fill each glass with 1 teaspoon cardamom syrup, and add a dash of bitters. Top up with prosecco and serve garnished with an orange twist.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesAperitifBittersProseccoSparkling WineWineOrangeCitrusFruitCardamomHerbs & SpicesDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianMake AheadSimmerEpicurious

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