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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make Spiced Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine equal parts water and sugar. Add a few whole cloves, a cinnamon stick, and a pinch of nutmeg. Stir until sugar dissolves and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool before straining into a jar.
- 2
Prepare Ingredients
Gather all ingredients: grenadine, spiced simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, bourbon, and Angostura bitters. Ensure all ingredients are chilled if preferred.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, add the grenadine, spiced simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, bourbon, and Angostura bitters. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- 4
Shake Vigorously
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnishing
- 6
Add Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a lemon wheel on the rim and place a maraschino cherry in the center of the glass.