High-Tea Cocktail

1. 1

   Toast the cardamom pods in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add 3 cups water, the sugar and ginger and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture is reduced to 2 cups, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Strain the syrup into a glass measuring cup; if you have less than 2 cups syrup, add hot water.

5. 5

   Add the tea bags and steep, about 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Discard the bags and cool the syrup to room temperature (don't squeeze the bags or the syrup will taste tannic).

7. 7

   Combine the syrup, gin, vermouth and bitters in a large cocktail shaker with ice.

8. 8

   Shake until frothy, about 15 seconds, then pour into a pitcher filled with ice.

9. 9

   Garnish with orange and/or lemon twists.

10. 10

    Photograph by Stephanie Foley

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.