INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 ounces vodka
1 1/2 ounces Arabic coffee, or espresso
1/2 ounce cardamom syrup*
1 ounce baileys cream and or
1 ounce of milk or cream
Garnish: cinnamon and cardamom pod
PREPARATION
Add vodka, espresso and cardamom syrup into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
Pour mixer from shaker into the glass of your choice. (Optional, pour over one large ice cube for visual appeal especially if making a cold brew mocktail)
Foam up milk and/ or the baileys cream. Gently pour into the glass over the coffee layer. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a cardamom pod.
*Cardamom Syrup
Bring 1 cup water and 1/4 cup full cardamom pods to a boil.
Stir in 1 cup sugar until fully dissolved.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Strain and discard the cardamom.
Can be stored, sealed and refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks (Mason jar does the trick).