BITTER BEE COCKTAIL

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Shake up tequila with homemade honey-cardamom syrup, tart grapefruit juice, and Angostura bitters for a refreshing, alluringly pink drink.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cardamom pods, crushed
1/4 cup honey
2 ounces tequila blanco, such as Espolon
3/4 ounce fresh grapefruit juice, plus a wedge for serving
3 to 4 dashes Angostura bitters

Steps:

  • Honey-Cardamom Syrup:In a small saucepan, toast cardamom over medium-high heat until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup water and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Let cool completely. Strain; discard solids. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.
  • Cocktail:Combine tequila, grapefruit juice, 3/4 ounce syrup, and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Fill halfway with ice. Shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain and serve on ice, garnished with grapefruit wedge.

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