Whiskey River Cocktail
Spices, bourbon, and fresh citrus juice make this a peerless cool summer sipper.

Yields:
1 serving(s)
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
This cocktail gets its name from one of our favorite summer country songs, Willie Nelson's "Whiskey River." Sometimes whiskey can sound dark and heavy, but this cocktail has a real spring to it. Cardamom simple syrup adds sophistication, while a mix of citrus juices makes it refreshing.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup
sugar
- 12
cardamom pods
- 2 oz.
bourbon
- 1 oz.
fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz.
fresh grapefruit juice
- 2
dashes Angostura bitters
Club soda, for serving
Directions
- Step 1Combine sugar, cardamom, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, remove from heat, and whisk until sugar is dissolved. Cool completely; discard cardamom.
- Step 2Combine bourbon, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, bitters, 1 ounce cardamom syrup, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until very cold, about 20 seconds. Serve over ice topped with a splash of club soda.
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