Cardamom and Blood Orange Vodka Old Fashioned
Holidays bring on the fun and creative ways to share cocktails with family and friends why not buy one bottle of booze and make three drinks without the hassle of buying multiple bottles and ingredients? For this project, I have partnered with 3 Howls Distillery based out of Seattle, WA. They produce some wonderful spirits including the festive blood orange vodka which I am using for this project.
Today I chose to make a spin on an Old Fashioned and add some cardamon flavor to make it a little spicier. I used cardamon because the blood orange vodka has balanced undertones of spicy which the cardamon compliments wonderfully. This would be the perfect pre-dinner cocktail and so easy to prepare. Make the simple syrup ahead of time and this cocktail will make your guest drool. Easy, fancy and flavorful make this Old Fashioned the perfect drink.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces of 3 Howls Blood Orange Vodka
- 2 dashes of aromatic bitters
- 1/2 ounce cardamom syrup (*see recipe below)
- 2 orange slices (one for a drink and one for garnish)
Method:
- In a serving glass add cardamom simple syrup and bitters; stir
- Add an orange slice and muddle
- Add ice and 3 Howls Blood Orange Vodka to the glass, and stir
Recipe: Cardamom Simple Syrup
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of sugar
- 8 crushed cardamom pods
Instructions:
- In a saucepan combine sugar, water, and cardamom pods
- Let it boil until the sugar dissolves
- Strain the mixture and let it cool
* Extra syrup may be stored in a glass container for up to a week
