Ingredients
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Pure maple syrup
Cinnamon stick
Cardamom pods
Bourbon
Lemon juice
Orange juice
Maple cardamon syrup
Bitters
Ginger beer
Orange zest and sugared cranberries
MAPLE CARDAMON SYRUP
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 cinnamon stick (or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
1 tablespoon cardamom pods, lightly crushed (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom)
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2 ounces (1/4 cup) bourbon
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) lemon juice
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) orange juice
1-3 tablespoons maple cardamon syrup (ingredients listed above)
1-2 dashes bitters
ginger beer, for topping (optional)
orange zest and sugared cranberries, for garnish
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cinnamon stick (or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
1 tablespoon cardamom pods, lightly crushed (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom)
8 ounces (1 cup) bourbon
4 ounces (1/2 cup) lemon juice
4 ounces (1/2 cup) orange juice
3-4 dashes bitters
1/3-1/2 cup maple cardamom syrup (ingredients listed in recipe above)
3-4 (12 ounce) cans ginger beer
Directions
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1. To make the maple cardamon syrup. In a medium pot, bring 1/4 cup water, maple syrup, cinnamon, and cardamom to a boil over high heat. Boil 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Let cool. This syrup makes enough for about 6 drinks.
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If desired, rim your glass (see note).
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2. In a rocks glass, gently stir together the bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, bitters, and 1-3 tablespoons cardamon syrup. Add ice and top off with ginger beer. Garnish with cranberries and an orange slice, if desired.
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SUGARED CRANBERRIES
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1. In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups fresh cranberries with 1/2 cup pure maple syrup. Let sit 10-15 minutes. Strain the cranberries, then add them to a parchment lined baking sheet.
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2. Toss the cranberries with 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until all the cranberries are coated. Allow the cranberries to dry, in a single layer, for at least one hour.
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1. To make the maple cardamon syrup. In a medium pot, bring 1/4 cup water, maple syrup, cinnamon, and cardamom to a boil over high heat. Boil 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Let cool.
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2. In a pitcher, combine the bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, bitters, and cardamon syrup. Stir to combine, chill until ready to serve. Serve over ice, then top off ginger beer. Garnish with an orange slice, if desired.
Notes
Spicy Sweet Rim: On a small plate, mix 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and a pinch of cayenne. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of your glass and dip into the sugar mix.