Caramel Orange Spritzer

Name: Caramel Orange Spritzer
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cardamom pods, crushed; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 2 cups orange juice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup butterscotch-caramel ice cream topping; 1 bottle (1 liter) carbonated water, chilled; Ice cubes; Orange slices, optional

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons cardamom pods, crushed
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup butterscotch-caramel ice cream topping
1 bottle (1 liter) carbonated water, chilled
Ice cubes
Orange slices, optional

Directions

1

In a dry small skillet over medium heat, toast cardamom pods and coriander seeds until aromatic, about 4-5 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine the seeds, sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in juices. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2

Strain juice mixture, discarding cardamom and coriander. Whisk in caramel topping. Pour into a large pitcher. Stir in carbonated water. Serve over ice. Garnish with orange slices if desired.