Cardamom-Spiked Fresh Lemonade Spritzer

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Yield: Makes 6 servings
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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