Honey – 1/2 of a cup of honey heads into a pot to boil with a few other ingredients for a really delicious cider-spiced simple syrup.

Spices – a 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, a 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and an 1/8th teaspoon of ground cloves head into the syrup to bring the spiced flavors to life!

Orange Juice – 1 cup of orange juice finishes off the spiced syrup!

Whiskey or Bourbon – for the cocktail itself, you'll need whiskey/bourbon. If you're making a pitcher, you'll need 2 1/4 cups, and if you're making a single cocktail, you'll need 1 ounce.

Prosecco, Champagne, or Sparkling White Wine – another main ingredient in the cocktail itself! For a pitcher, you'll need 2 1/4 cups, and for a single drink, you'll need 1 ounce.

Rosemary Sprigs – garnish your drinks with sprigs of fresh rosemary for a sweet, festive touch!

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup honey

2 cinnamon sticks

1 sprig fresh rosemary

 

1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) bourbon

1 ounce (2 tablespoons) aperol

1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) lemon juice

1-2 dashes orange or rosemary bitters

1 -2 ounces cinnamon syrup (recipe above)

Top with sparkling water before serving

 

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dampen rosemary sprigs with some water and place on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with granulated sugar to thoroughly coat the rosemary. Allow to dry on the baking sheet for 1 hour.

 

In a cocktail shaker, combine 1-2 tablespoons cinnamon syrup, the bourbon, Aperol, lemon juice, and bitters. Add ice and shake. Strain into a glass. Top off with sparkling water. Garnish with sugared rosemary.