Cardamom & Whisky Cobbler

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Cocktail History

The Cardamom & Whisky Cobbler is an autumn cocktail that was created by author Jassy Davis and was first published in her book Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter. It's a version of the classic Cobbler, which is typically made with sherry, that instead uses smoky Scotch and Armagnac as the base spirits and pairs them with an interesting mixture of pineapple, citrus, and cardamom flavors.

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Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Scotch: This is a type of whiskey made in Scotland with malt or grain, spices, alcohol, and water. I used The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky.

Armagnac: This is the other base spirit. I used ODVI Armagnac.

Pineapple Juice: This is the liquid juice of a pineapple. I used fresh pineapple juice.

Lime Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lime. I used freshly squeezed lime juice.

Cardamom Syrup: This is a sweetener made with cardamom pods, white sugar, and water. I made mine using this stovetop recipe.

Mint Sprig: This is an herb. I used Mojito mint.

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Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.

Chef’s Knife: This is used to cut larger fruits and vegetables into slices for the garnish. I used the OXO Good Grips 8-Inch Chef’s Knife.

Pineapple Corer: This is used to remove the core of the pineapple before it’s juiced. I used the OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Pineapple Corer.

Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.

Juicer: This is used to juice citrus, fruits, and vegetables. I used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer for the lime and the Hamilton Beach Large Juicer for the pineapple.

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Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Golden brown color

• Aroma: Mint and pineapple

• Taste: Sweet pineapple flavor accented with cardamom and spicy spirits

• Finish: More cardamom blended with tropical fruit

Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Kendall’s Take: "Drinks with pineapple on their lists of ingredients don't really scream 'fall' to me, but if ever there were a refreshing Cobbler that had the air of fall flavors, this would be one of them. The Scotch and Cognac mixed with the unique cardamom syrup and fruit juice are interesting together, and there's really no way to describe the flavor. It's incredibly unique but definitely tasty. Of the Cobblers I've tried, this just wasn't my personal favorite, and that's why I gave the Cardamom & Whisky Cobbler three stars. I prefer the Cranberry Cobbler over this one during the holiday season."

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Recipe

This cocktail recipe was adapted from Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter by Jassy Davis.