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Rosemary Cinnamon Cocktail

This recipe comes from the blog Salted Plains - it's absolutely perfect for a chilly November night. You can easily make it non-alcoholic by using the syrup with tonic water and/or ginger beer, and just forgo the bourbon. I didn't have any ice cubes ready, so I used some frozen cranberries instead, and I think it looks great!

Ingredients

Cinnamon Rosemary Simple Syrup

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 large sprig rosemary
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

For the Cocktail

  • 4 teaspoons cinnamon rosemary simple syrup
  • 3 dashes angostura bitters
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 orange peel
  • rosemary sprig for garnish optional

Instructions

  1. Start with making the simple syrup. In a small saucepan, combine honey, water, rosemary sprigs, and cinnamon sticks over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until honey has dissolved into water. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Once cool, remove rosemary and cinnamon sticks and transfer to an airtight container.
  2. When ready to make cocktail, add 4 teaspoons of the cinnamon rosemary simple syrup and 3 dashes of bitters to an Old Fashioned glass. Swirl syrup and bitters around in glass. Add bourbon, ice, orange peel, and stir. Store extra simple syrup in airtight container in refrigerator. Enjoy!