Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons lightly crushed whole cardamom pods
• 2-inch strip orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
• 1 750-ml bottle prosecco, chilled
• Cardamom syrup (recipe follows)
• Angostura bitters
• Orange twists, for serving

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat. Let syrup cool to room temperature, then strain.
2. Fill each glass with 1 teaspoon cardamom syrup, and add a dash of bitters. Top up with prosecco and serve garnished with an orange twist.