Cardamom Simple Syrup Food

ORANGE-CARDAMOM SPRITZER

Steps:

• For the cardamom simple syrup:
• 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.
• For the cocktail:
• 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.

CARDAMOM SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring water and cardamom to a boil. Stir in sugar until fully dissolved.
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Keep in the refrigerator for 3 days, then remove the cardamom.

THE SOUL TRAIN

Steps:

• Simple Syrup:.
• Wrap cardamom in cheesecloth and tie with kitchen twine into a tight packet; set aside.
• Combine sugar and water in a 1-qt. saucepan over medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add cheesecloth packet. Let syrup cool completely and chill 8-10 hours.
• Remove packet and refrigerate syrup until ready to use.
• Cocktail:.
• Combine tequila, syrup, and juices in an ice-filled shaker. Shake well.
• Strain into a rocks glass with 1 large cube; garnish with lime slice.

ORANGES IN CARDAMOM SYRUP

Steps:

• Using vegetable peeler, remove 5-inch-long strip of peel from 1 navel orange; reserve. Using knife, cut off remaining peel and white pith from oranges. Cut oranges lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices; place slices in bowl.
• Using mortar and pestle, grind cardamom to break open pods and pulverize black seeds and husks, yielding about 1/2 teaspoon crushed cardamom. Transfer cardamom and reserved orange peel strip to heavy medium saucepan. Add 3 cups water, sugar, lemon peel, and cinnamon stick; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until mixture is reduced to 1 cup, about 50 minutes. Cool syrup 10 minutes. Strain, discarding solids in strainer.
• Pour warm syrup over oranges and chill at least 6 hours or overnight.