White Pike Cardamom Old Fashioned

I've had a longstanding obsession with White Pike Whiskey for a while.  You can read me wax on about how much I love the bottle and the brand here, but today I'm craving a drink! 

I love the sweetness of White Pike that comes from the corn, and that smoky tobacco flavor that comes from the spelt and the malted wheat.  I was inspired to make a white whiskey old fashioned, something clean, simple, and easy to make.

I chose Cardamom Bitters for the old fashioned because I thought the bright, grassy, herbal flavor would work well with the sweetness of the corn whiskey, and I was right.  Stirred with a bit of simple syrup, this cocktail is creamy but crisp, and almost tastes like a middle eastern pastry.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Cheers!
 

White Pike Cardamom Old Fashioned
Created by Gastronomista

2 oz White Pike
1/4 oz 1:1 Simple Syrup
4 dashes Cardamom Bitters

Lemon Peel and Whole Cardamom Pods to Garnish.

Stir with ice and strain into a low ball glass with a large ice cube.  Top with a few Cardamom Pods, express a lemon peel on the surface of the drink, twist, and serve.

 

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New York City is deep in the throes of Fashion Week - designers are hustling to put the finishing touches on their collections, fashion bloggers darting from one presentation to the next, and the clinking of cocktail glasses can be heard in copious parties spread across town. 

This year, the iconic gin brand Tanqueray has taken an innovative approach to Fashion Week events and has launched the Tanqueray Trunk Show.  A series of events focusing on mentorship to inspire and motivate up-and-coming talent in design and fashion. 

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