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.

I love a good old fashioned. But, what I love even more, is a delicious twist on that old fashioned.

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 a Cinnamon Cardamom Old Fashioned Cocktail

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.

1. Make the cinnamon cardamom simple syrup.
2. Use a lemon juicer to get the fresh squeezed lemon and orange juice.
3. Grab a low-ball glass and add the simple syrup and lemon and orange juices.
4. Swirl the simple syrup and juices around the glass to mix and to coat the glass.
5. Add the bourbon and the angostura bitters.
6. To make it fancy, add an orange peel and enjoy!

How to make Cinnamon Cardamom 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.

1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
2. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon sticks and cardamom.
3. Boil until the sugar is dissolved and then simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Let the Cinnamon Cardamom simple syrup cool.
5. 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