Cardamom-Infused Old Fashioned

There is no better time to celebrate the classics then right now! Mix an adventurous and aromatic take on the Old Fashioned using Fierce & Kind’s award-winning spirits.

“In honor of the cocktail, The Old Fashioned earned its name from the first recorded use of the word ‘cocktail,’ describing a simple yet elegant mix of spirit, sugar, water, and bitters. Add a dash of cardamom and Fierce & Kind American Bourbon, and you’ve got an unforgettable twist on the classic.” Fierce & Kind Spirits

Whiskey

Cardamom-infused Old Fashioned 

Ingredients

• 2 oz Fierce & Kind Straight Bourbon
• 3/4 oz Cardamom Syrup
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• Flamed orange twist (for garnish)

Preparation

1. Make the Cardamom syrup: Toast 7 cardamom pods in a small pot until fragrant.
2. Add 1 ½ cups water and the peels of one orange, then bring water to a boil.
3. Once boiling, reduce heat and add 1 cup sugar, stirring until fully dissolved.
4. Turn off heat, remove the orange peels and let syrup cool before straining out the cardamom pods and storing syrup in the fridge before mixing with your cocktail!
5. Pour the cardamon syrup and bitters into a whiskey glass.
6. Stir to combine, then pour the Fierce & Kind Straight Bourbon.
7. Garnish with a flamed orange twist and enjoy!

Fierce & Kind

Fierce & Kind’s premium products are distilled from sustainably sourced grain and can be found at bottle shops, national retailers and bars + restaurants across California or purchased online. The portfolio includes an 86 proof Straight Bourbon ($55) and a six-time distilled American Vodka ($35), both serving as the perfect base for any casual cocktail. An impact-driven brand, Fierce & Kind donates 25% of profits to its sister foundation, The Fierce & Kind Equity Foundation.