Apple Crisp Cocktail

Ingredients

For 1 servings

• •1 /4 cup green cardamom pods
• •1 tasse bourbon, such as Buffalo Trace
• •1 ounce hot water
• •1 ounce honey
• •1 ounce Laird's 100 proof apple brandy (not Applejack)
• •1 /2 ounce Cardamom-Infused bourbon
• •3 /4 ounce fresh juice from 1 lemon
• •3 /4 ounce honey syrup (see note)
• •Club soda
• •Garnish: lemon twist

Method

1. 1.For the Cardamom-Infused Bourbon: In a mortar and pestle, coarsely crush 1/4 cup cardamom pods. Place crushed cardamom pods in a resealable container or glass jar. Add bourbon, shake, and let sit until fragrant, about 1 1/2 hours at room temperature. Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain bourbon into a clean container or jar; set aside.
2. 2.For the Honey Syrup: In a small bowl, whisk water and honey to combine. Set aside.
3. 3.For the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add apple brandy, cardamom-infused bourbon, lemon juice, and honey syrup. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
4. 4.Strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with club soda and garnish with lemon twist.