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” 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 Make the Cardamom syrup: Toast 7 cardamom pods in a small pot until fragrant.
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It works well with everything from gin or agave to whiskey or rum.” His work-around involved using rye whiskeyinfused with oolong tea, a one-two punch of spice and tannins that transforms pandan into a nuanced supporting player. Strain and bottle for use; keeps refrigerated up to 2 weeks. coconut water 1/4 oz.
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producer of crafted copper pot-distilled whiskey after Prohibition.” The San Francisco-based operation churns out pot-distilled rye whiskey from 100% malted grain, which is then aged in once-used American oak barrels. For those who can find a bottle, fans of American craft whiskey will find a lot to dig their teeth into here.
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If you want a more complete gift, it’s a nice touch to pair these with additional goodies like whiskey glasses for their favorite drinks (Old Fashioneds, anyone?), Add a personal touch by flagging your own favorite cocktail recipe or adding a mini bottle of alcohol to the gift. This also makes a great bachelorette party gift.)
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