Orange Cardamom Sparkler

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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A lightly sparkling cocktail featuring fragrant cardamom and fresh orange juice for a unique and elegant sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh orange juice, cardamom syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 oz vodka
1 oz fresh orange juice
1/2 oz cardamom syrup
2 oz sparkling water
as needed ice cubes
1 orange twist
1 cardamom pod

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Instructions

Step 1: Fill a shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh orange juice, and 1/2 oz cardamom syrup.
Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
Step 3: Strain into a highball glass filled halfway with fresh ice cubes.
Step 4: Top with 2 oz sparkling water, pouring gently to maintain bubbles.
Step 5: Garnish by expressing an orange twist over the glass surface, then place it on the rim alongside a single lightly crushed cardamom pod for aroma.