Active Time

　　5 minutes

　　Total Time

　　25 minutes

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 to 8 servings

　　

For the cardamom simple syrup:

1/2 cup granulated sugar

　　1/2 cup water

　　2 teaspoons lightly crushed whole cardamom pods

　　2-inch strip orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler

　　

For the cocktail:

1 750-ml bottle prosecco, chilled

　　Cardamom syrup (recipe follows)

　　Angostura bitters

　　Orange twists, for serving

　　

For the cardamom simple syrup:

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat. Let syrup cool to room temperature, then strain.

　　

For the cocktail:

Step 2

Fill each glass with 1 teaspoon cardamom syrup, and add a dash of bitters. Top up with prosecco and serve garnished with an orange twist.

　　DO AHEAD:

　　Make cardamom syrup ahead of time. Cover and keep refrigerated for up to 2 months.