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I’ve mixed countless drinks and found a standout: Cardamaro co*cktails. This Italian liqueur, crafted with cardamom, herbs, and citrus, brings a unique balance of sweet and bitter to the table. It’s not just about adding flavor; it’s about creating a drink that stands out. Trust me, blending Cardamaro with your favorite spirits transforms a good co*cktail into an unforgettable one. I highly recommend checking out our roundup of Cardamaro co*cktails. They’re a game changer.
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Dreams of Alebrijes
Cardamaro mixes with yet another bitter liqueur to create this floral and smokey tequila co*cktail. Dreams of Alebrijes combines the herby Suze and Cardamaro with sweet rose syrup and sour acid for an imaginative co*cktail, unlike anything you’ve ever tasted. The most interesting ingredient is aquafaba, giving Dreams of Alebrijes a frothiness akin to a foamy pisco sour. I found making this drink as fun as drinking it.
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The Petal Pusher Recipe
As floral and exotic as it sounds, The Petal Pusher is a bright and bubbly spritz featuring prosecco, St. Germain, Cardamaro, and cacao liqueur. The Petal Pusher originated in a popular New York eatery called Il Florista. This co*cktail has a deep richness from the chocolate liqueur balanced by the lightness of prosecco and the bitterness of the two aperitifs.
A quick and easy three-ingredient co*cktail, The Corduroy consists of Cardamaro, rye, and orange bitters. Rye whiskey is a delightfully warm and smokey spirit that works well with the gentle, sweet bitterness of Cardamaro and the citrus burst from the orange bitters. I think The Corduroy is perfect in its simplicity. It’s also an easy recipe to multiply for large parties.
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Holy Smokes
Perhaps alluding to the smokey bourbon and scotch foundation, Holy Smokes adds bold, bitter, and botanical flavors to the mix. The Cardamaro and Benedictine add a delicate floral sweetness, while the chocolate bitters add depth. While the ingredients may be obscure, Holy Smokes is a user-friendly co*cktail that anyone can throw together.
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Black Walnut Social
If herby and earthy is what you’re looking for, the Black Walnut Social is the drink for you. Another three-ingredient co*cktail, Black Walnut Social contains gin, Cardamaro, and black walnut bitters. Every ingredient in this aromatic co*cktail is floral and rich. The texture and finish are smooth and delicate. I like to use a lemon or orange peel garnish.
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The Suspender co*cktail
A true aperitivo co*cktail, The Suspender co*cktail uses three Italian aperitifs with a splash of white balsamic vinegar for a refreshing and user-friendly co*cktail. Cardamaro, vermouth, and the deep red Cappelletti bitter provide equal amounts of sweet, dry, and floral. Because all ingredients are wine-based aperitifs, The Suspender co*cktail has a low alcohol content. I order this beverage before a meal when I know I’m the designated driver!
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Brother James
Another super-herbaceous co*cktail, Brother James is a dry gin co*cktail with sweet vermouth, Cardamaro, and celery bitters. The juniper and cardoon flavors from the gin and Cardamaro are earthy enough, but the celery bitters add an even stronger botanical kick. The sweetness of the vermouth and Cardamaro tamper the bitterness, but this is still a very dry and bold co*cktail in my opinion.
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The Cardamaro Smash
A delightful spring or summertime drink, The Cardamaro Smash is a sweet and sour co*cktail with peach liqueur, Cardamaro, demerara syrup, and muddled lemon. The sweetness of the peach liqueur and sourness of the lemon get a nice spicey herbaceous finish from the Cardamaro. I use the mint garnish to add a refreshing aroma that brightens this cheerful co*cktail up even more.
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Cardamaro Concord
Named for the deep purple grape puree that provides a beautiful color, Cardamaro Concord is a bourbon and Cardamaro co*cktail. The splash of concord grape puree and simple syrup combine with the smokey whiskey and floral Cardamaro for a taste of fall. The homemade concord grape puree may be labor-intensive, but it’s worth the effort!
9 Cardamaro co*cktail Recipes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
5 from 3 votes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cardamaro co*cktails
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner
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Written by Paul Kushner
Founder and CEO of MyBartender. Graduated from Penn State University. He always had a deep interest in the restaurant and bar industry. His restaurant experience began in 1997 at the age of 14 as a bus boy. By the time he turned 17 he was serving tables, and by 19 he was bartending/bar managing 6-7 nights a week.
In 2012, after a decade and a half of learning all facets of the industry, Paul opened his first restaurant/bar. In 2015, a second location followed, the latter being featured on The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
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