Cinnamon Rosemary Simple Syrup 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup water Cinnamon Rosemary Old Fashioned
6 sprigs rosemary 3 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) 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. When you are ready to make the cocktail, add four teaspoons of the cinnamon rosemary simple syrup and three dashes of bitters to your 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!
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2 ounces of a good brandy 1 ounce Cointreau 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice, to taste Combine brandy, Cointreau, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake well until chilled, about 10 seconds. Strain into prepared glass; garnish with a twist of orange or lemon peel, if the urge comes across.
Limoncello Gin Collins
2 oz limoncello 1.5 oz gin 1.5 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 oz mint simple syrup 2 oz club soda sprig of fresh mint and lemon wheels, for garnish Start out by filling a Collins glass with ice. Add the limoncello, gin, lemon juice and mint simple syrup to the glass. Top all of this with a bit of club soda.
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