Whiskey River Cocktail

Name: Whiskey River Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. 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

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

By Charlyne MattoxUpdated: Aug 31, 2022

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

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

1. 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.
2. 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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