Outdoor Dreams' Cocktail Hour: The Birds and the Bees
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For this edition of Outdoor Dreams' Cocktail Hour, we are excited to present what we believe is the perfect summer sipper: The Birds & the Bees. As its name implies, this bright and refreshing cocktail would be right at home at a garden party or poolside gathering. The cardamom-honey and fennel pollen garnish provide a unique depth of flavor that elevates this cocktail well above the average vodka soda.
2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Cardamom-Honey Syrup
1 oz. Lime Juice
Sparkling water like Perrier or San Pellegrino
Optional: Fennel Pollen
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The Birds & the Bees
Cardamom-Honey Syrup
Mix equal parts water and honey
Steep mixture with cardamom seeds
Fennel Pollen Garnish
Rub a citrus wedge on the glass where you want the fennel pollen.
Dip the glass in the pollen and press to adhere.
The Cocktail
Add vodka, syrup, lime juice, and ice to a shaker tin.
Shake for around 20 seconds.
Strain over ice in a Collins glass.
Top with sparkling mineral water.
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