Cardamom Asti Spritzer Recipe: Refreshing & Easy

INGREDIENTS

40 whole white cardamom pods, cracked 1‑1/4 cups sugar 3 cups water 2 cups fresh lemon juice 1 bottle (750 ml) Asti Spumante or club soda Additional sugar (optional) Ice Mint leaves for garnish

PREPARATION:

1. Combine cardamom pods with 1-1/4 cups sugar and water in medium saucepan. Cook and stir over high heat until mixture comes to a boil and sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours or up to 3 days.
2. Pour mixture through strainer into 3-quart pitcher; discard pods. Stir in lemon juice and Asti Spumante. Stir in additional sugar to taste. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Coolers & Spritzers