Get all the holiday vibes with this festive take on the Old Fashioned. Cheers y’all!

Rosemary, with its fragrant and pine-like aroma, has long been cherished as a symbol of remembrance and love during the holiday season. Its vibrant green needles evoke the festive colors of the holidays, while its robust flavor adds a touch of warmth to holiday dishes and cocktails. Whether infused in rich gravies, delicately dusted over roasted meats, or incorporated into hearty stuffings, rosemary brings a sense of tradition and comfort to any holiday table. Cocktails are no exception.

ingredients:

• ︎2½ oz. Elijah Craig Straight Bourbon Whiskey

• ½ oz. Rosemary Cinnamon Syrup (see below)

• 3 Dashes Orange Bitters

• Maraschino Cherry + Rosemary Sprig (Garnish)

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instructions:

Instructions: Add all ingredients (except garnish) into a mixing glass with ice. Stir and strain into a rocks glass over a large cube. Garnish with a cherry skewered with a rosemary sprig. Serve and enjoy!

Syrup Recipe: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of water with 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 rosemary sprigs and 1 medium navel orange peels. Bring to a simmer then add 1 cup of Demerara sugar. Stir until dissolved, strain into a sanitized bottle.

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