2 oz whiskey

3/4 oz honey cardamom syrup (recipe below)

1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

Dash of Angostura aromatic bitters

Star Anise (or orange peel) for garnish

Combine whiskey, honey cardamom syrup, lemon juice, and bitters with ice and stir for a minute. Pour over a large ice cube in a high ball glass and garnish with a star anise or a slice of orange.

For the honey cardamom syrup:

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

4 cardamom pods, crushed

Combine all ingredient in a sauce pan and heat until it simmers. Stir until all ingredients are dissolved. Turn off heat and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to infuse flavor. Strain out the cardamom pods. Store syrup in a jar or other airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.