Ingredients
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Cinnamon Thyme Syrup:
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Brown sugar
- 3 Cinnamon sticks
- 10 Thyme stems
- 4 Cardamom pods
For the Cocktail
- 1/2 oz. Cinnamon Thyme syrup
- 1/2 oz. Water
- 2 dashes Aromatic bitters*
- 2 oz. Bourbon or Rye whiskey
- Orange peel and cinnamon stick for garnish, optional
- *If you have cardamom bitters, those would be delicious as well
Instructions
To make the Cinnamon Thyme Simple Syrup:
- In a small sauce pan, combine the water and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from the heat, add in the cinnamon, thyme, and cardamom and allow it to steep for 30 minutes. Pour through a small mesh sieve and discard any leftover bits.
To make the Cocktail:
- Add all of the ingredients (except the garnishes) to a shaker and stir them gently with a spoon. Pour into a rocks glass and garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange peel. Enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
