While you’re snacking on our spicy garbanzo beans from our last post, you’ll want to break the heat with this scrumptious cocktail.

Step 1 is to make a Chai-spiced simple syrup.  You can use it all kinds of cocktails, as well as adding a squeeze to your morning coffee to spice up the start of the day.

Cardamom cocktail

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 : 1 cocktail

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

For the Chai Simple Syrup
1 small cinnamon stick
3 cloves
3 peppercorns
5-10 cardamom pods, crushed lightly
1 star anise
1 cup water
½ cup sugar
½ cup honey

For the Cardamom cocktail
½ ounce chai simple syrup
½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1½ ounces vodka
a few drops cardamom bitters
1 egg white (this is not necessary, but it makes the cocktail beautifully frothy)

Instructions

Make the simple syrup by simmering all of the ingredients in a small pot for about 15 minutes, until the simple syrup is well-infused. Strain and cool. Transfer to a jar or container where it will keep in the fridge for several weeks.

Make the cocktail by adding the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice and shake, shake, shake! Strain and serve, garnished with star anise and a few drops of cardamom bitters.