Flavor Watch: Bright Prospect

This King Street Tonic at Parcel 32 in Charleston, S.C., adds cardamom bitters to gin, elderflower tonic, soda and lime juice. Dehydrated lime, cardamom pods and allspice berries garnish the drink.

Credit: Parcel 32

Translating Cardamom Tastes

From cocktail syrups and tinctures to spice rubs and infusions, cardamom introduces assertive, complex flavors

Cardamom is a globally integrated spice often used in Scandinavian baked goods and Eastern Mediterranean cuisines.

Flavor profiles like chai are easily translatable to items such as desserts, breakfast items and even specialty cocktails.

Cardamom syrups and bitters add an exotic layer of flavor into cocktails and non-alc options.

Here are additional ideas for cardamom:

  • Cardamom Spiced Meatballs with apple chutney and minted yogurt
  • Golden Turmeric Panna Cotta with cardamom salted caramel
  • Golden Roads Cocktail with gin, lime, mango, turmeric and cardamom syrup
  • Dragon Fruit & Cardamom Rose Soda