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Orange-Cardamom Spritzer

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

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

Need to make a substitution?

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.