cook berries to release juice ,mash them with fork

place over med . heat for 3 mins until.juices released . take off heat

cover once removed fromheat add gin & let stand 1 1/2 hours

strain through a sieve , pressing berries with a fork to release.trapped juices

combine water , sugar & pods in sauce pan . cook for 2 mins. until sugar dissolves. discard pods ..

to serve add ice to cocktail shaker add 1/4 cup blueberry gin mix , tabkespoon cardamom syrup & 1 tablespoon lemon juice . shake until chilled . strain cocktail into a martini glass add additional blueberrys as garnish if desired . serve immediately . enjoy :-)