Orange-Cardamom Spritzer

Name: Orange-Cardamom Spritzer
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 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; 1 750-ml bottle prosecco, chilled; Cardamom syrup (recipe follows); Angostura bitters; Orange twists, for serving

Diana YenMakes 6 to 8 servingsSource

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Ingredients

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

1 750-ml bottle prosecco, chilled

Cardamom syrup (recipe follows)

Angostura bitters

Orange twists, for serving

Method

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.

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.