Apricot Cardamom Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

• FOR THE DRINK
• Ice
• 2 ounces apricot nectar or puree
• 3 ounces bourbon
• 2 ounces cardamom syrup (recipe follows)
• Mint sprigs, for garnish
• FOR CARDAMOM SYRUP
• 3 tablespoons cardamom pods
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar

Directions

1. Make the cardamom syrup: Place the cardamom pods in a heat-proof container. In a saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Pour the liquid over the cardamom pods, then let the mixture steep overnight before straining and discarding the pods.
2. Make the drink: Fill a mixing glass with ice. Add the apricot nectar, bourbon and cardamom syrup and stir well. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass, garnish with the mint sprigs and serve.