Ingredients

  • 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled, quartered, or sliced
  • ½ cup water
  • Seeds of 15 cardamom pods, lightly ground
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon

Method

Syrup

Into a small saucepan, add:

  • Water
  • Cardamom seeds
  • Sugar
  • Honey
  • Molasses

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until reduced by 75%; stir occasionally.

  • Add bourbon and stir until the alcohol has evaporated (30 to 60 seconds).
  • Let cool to room temperature.

Add to strawberries

  • Places hulled and sliced strawberries in a non-reactive bowl.
  • Pour syrup over strawberries.
  • Lightly stir.

Let set for at least one hour or overnight in the refrigerator.