Categories: Beverages

Ingredients

• 1 (750 l.) bottle vodka
• 15 dried apricot halves, finely chopped
• 20 green cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 cup simple syrup OR honey syrup

Directions

1. In a 2 quart sealable container, meddle (smash/crush) the vodka, apricots and cardamom with a muddler or wooden spoon. Stir to moisten everything. Seal container and place in a cool, dark place for 3 to 5 days, or until the mixture smells strongly of apricot and cardamom. Strain pressing on solids into a clean jar or bottle. Discard solids. Add the simple syrup and mix well. Seal. Will keep in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

2. makes about 1 quart

3. Serving suggestion: Serve over ice with a sprig of thyme and a splash of ginger ale.

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