The Soul Train

• Cardamom Simple Syrup
• 13 cardamom pods, lightly crushed green
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 ounces white tequila
• 3/4 ounce cardamom simple syrup
• 1 ounce grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 lime slice
• ice

1. Simple Syrup:
2. Wrap cardamom in cheesecloth and tie with kitchen twine into a tight packet; set aside.
3. Combine sugar and water in a 1-qt. saucepan over medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add cheesecloth packet. Let syrup cool completely and chill 8-10 hours.
4. Remove packet and refrigerate syrup until ready to use.
5. Cocktail:
6. Combine tequila, syrup, and juices in an ice-filled shaker. Shake well.
7. Strain into a rocks glass with 1 large cube; garnish with lime slice.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/the-soul-train-539095 (may not work)