A classic cocktail gets a festive twist with a special simple syrup. You'll use only 1 tbsp of the syrup in each cocktail, so store the leftovers in a jar in the fridge to sweeten chai tea or to make a specialty coffee.

  • Portion size 2 servings
  • Credits : Canadian Living Magazine

Ingredients

Spiced Simple Syrup:

Method

Spiced Simple Syrup: Using bottom of small heavy saucepan, lightly crush cinnamon sticks, allspice, cardamom, star anise and cloves; place in saucepan. Add 2 cups water and ginger; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 20 minutes.

Add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Strain syrup into bowl; let cool.

Makeahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 months.

Divide cranberries between 2 oldfashioned glasses. In cocktail shaker or glass measure, stir together ice, whisky, vermouth, bitters and 2 tbsp of the spiced simple syrup until cold.

Strain into prepared glasses.

Nutritional facts per serving: about

  • Sodium 8 mg
  • Sugars 19 g
  • Calories 249.0
  • Total fat 0 g
  • Potassium 34 mg
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Saturated fat 0 g
  • Total carbohydrate 23 g

%RDI

  • Iron 1.0
  • Calcium 1.0
  • Vitamin C 2.0
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