Stop using plain cardamom simple syrup. This is better.
On a recent trip to Spokane, our family stopped by a little café in the neighborhood where my husband grew up and I saw something on the menu that immediately caught my attention: a latte made with cardamom simple syrup. Cardamom isn’t a flavor you come across every day, so I was excited to give it a try. It's kind of a trendy flavor at the moment, but I'd only ever had our own cardamom vanilla syrup. I was excited to see how the cardamom stood on its own.
The coffee shop was cozy, and the service was great, but as I took that first sip, I couldn’t help feeling a little disappointed. The cardamom was there, but it felt flat and almost bitter. I was really missing the richness and depth that come from the whole organic vanilla beans and cinnamon we use in our syrup.
I always knew I was biased, but now I know it's with good reason!
Cardamom vanilla syrup is our bestselling flavor because it's so versatile. Here are a few ideas to incorporate that delish cardamom flavor into different applications.
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Cardamom Vanilla Latte
Stir a splash of syrup into your morning coffee, add steamed milk, and enjoy a café-worthy drink at home. -
Cardamom Vanilla Cold Brew
Because you can never have too much coffee. Cardamom + Vanilla REALLY shines in cold brew with a splash of cream.
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Spiced Old Fashioned
Replace the plain simple syrup in your Old Fashioned recipe with Cardamom + Vanilla Syrup for a warm, spiced twist. -
Desserts
Pour it over ice cream, or make whipped cream!
In sum, plain cardamom simple syrup might get the job done if you're really in a pinch, but it just feels like it’s missing something. With our Cardamom Vanilla Syrup, you get a rich, balanced flavor that brings out the best in every recipe. It's one to keep on hand for all your tasty drink needs!