Cinnamon Cardamom Old Fashioned Cocktail
This Cinnamon Cardamom Old Fashioned Cocktail is a festive twist on an old classic. Made with a cinnamon and cardamom simple syrup, it is mixed with bourbon, fresh lemon juice and bitters.
in this post: everything you need for this cinnamon cardamom old fashioned
- cinnamon cardamom old fashioned ingredients
- how to make a cinnamon cardamom old fashioned cocktail
- how to make cinnamon cardamom simple syrup
- equipment needed for this cocktail
Wanting a flavorful twist on a classic cocktail? You’ve come to the right place! Warm cinnamon and aromatic cardamom bring a cozy, spiced flavor to this timeless drink.
If you love classic recipes with a unique twist, this spiced Old Fashioned is a delicious addition to your cocktail recipe collection.
Cinnamon Cardamom Old Fashioned Ingredients
When it comes to old fashioneds, the ingredients are pretty straightforward. Bourbon (usually), simple syrup and bitters. For this cocktail, you take those basic ingredients and elevate them.
Here are the ingredients you need to make this cocktail:
- bourbon
- cinnamon cardamom simple syrup
- fresh squeezed orange juice
- fresh squeezed lemon juice
- angostura bitters
- orange peel (for garnish)
How to make this Old Fashioned
This cocktail has a complex taste, but it is (relatively!) easy to make. The hardest part of making this cocktail is making the cinnamon cardamom simple syrup.
- Make the cinnamon cardamom simple syrup.
- Use a lemon juicer to get the fresh squeezed lemon and orange juice.
- Grab a low-ball glass and add the simple syrup and lemon and orange juices.
- Swirl the simple syrup and juices around the glass to mix and to coat the glass.
- Add the bourbon and the angostura bitters.
- To make it fancy, add an orange peel and enjoy!
How to make the Simple Syrup
Grab a saucepan, a strainer and the following ingredients:
- water
- brown sugar
- cinnamon sticks
- ground cardamom
Once you have all your ingredients ready, you can start making the cinnamon cardamom simple syrup.
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the brown sugar, cinnamon sticks and cardamom.
- Boil until the sugar is dissolved and then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Let the Cinnamon Cardamom simple syrup cool.
- Strain into a clean container and store for up to a month.
Equipment Needed for this Cocktail
- fine mesh strainer
- low ball glasses
- lemon juicer
- simple syrup container
- angostura bitters
- ice cube tray
Cinnamon Cardamom Old Fashioned Cocktail
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon
- ¼ ounce lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ ounce orange juice freshly squeezed
- ½ ounce Cinnamon Cardamom Simple Syrup
- 3 dashes angostura bitters
- orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Cinnamon Cardamom Simple Syrup.½ ounce Cinnamon Cardamom Simple Syrup
- In a low-ball glass, add the simple syrup, lemon juice and orange juice.¼ ounce lemon juice, ½ ounce orange juice
- Swirl the simple syrup and juices around the glass. Add the bourbon and bitters.2 ounces bourbon, 3 dashes angostura bitters
- Add a large ice cube and orange peel.orange peel
- Enjoy!
