Cardamom + Banana Vieux Carre

Name: Cardamom + Banana Vieux Carre
Ingredients: ¾ oz. rye whiskey; ¾ oz. Cognac; ¼ oz. Giffard Banana Liqueur; ¼ oz. cardamom syrup; 2 dashes angostura bitters; 4 drops cardamom bitters (Auger uses Scrappy's)

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Ingredients

¾ oz. rye whiskey
¾ oz. Cognac
¼ oz. Giffard Banana Liqueur
¼ oz. cardamom syrup
2 dashesangostura bitters
4 dropscardamom bitters (Auger uses Scrappy's)

Preparation

1.
Mix all the ingredients together in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube. Twist a lemon peel over the top of the drink to release the citrus oils, then use as a garnish.
2.
Cardamom Syrup: Combine 16 oz. of water with 16 oz. of sugar and 1 Tbsp. of powdered green cardamom in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 10 minutes before removing from heat. Strain and let cool. Store in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.