Bourbon Milk

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 ounces bourbon 
1 ounce cardamom syrup (see sub recipe)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 
Pinch salt 

Combine cold almond milk, bourbon, cardamom syrup, vanilla and salt. Stir well. Serve in mini glasses or mugs.

Serves 4

Cardamom Syrup (sub recipe)
3 teaspoons cardamom pods
1 cup water
1 cup sugar

In a spice grinder, coarsely grind the cardamom pods. In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and ground cardamom and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Fine strain into a jar. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

Steve McDonagh