Ingredients
Cocktail Ingredients:
- Ice
- 1 ½ oz. vanilla, cinnamon, orange infused bourbon
- ½ oz. fresh lime juice
- 3 oz. cranberry juice
- ¾ oz. ginger simple syrup
- 3 oz. Christmas Ale
- Fresh cranberries, rosemary spring (for garnish)
Infused Bourbon Ingredients:
- Bourbon of your choice
- 1 whole vanilla bean
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- ½ Orange, cut into wedges
Ginger Simple Syrup Ingredients:
- ¾ C fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 C sugar
- 1 C water
Method
Infused Bourbon Method:
Fill a large mason jar ¾ of the way with bourbon, add remaining ingredients, cover, and infuse for 24-48 hours.
Ginger Simple Syrup Method:
In a small saucepan on medium heat, bring ginger, sugar, and water to a simmer. Turn heat to low and gently simmer for 25 minutes. Strain and let cool to room temperature.
Cocktail Method:
Fill cocktail shaker ¼ of the way with ice. Add all ingredients except Christmas Ale and garnishes, place shaker pint on top, and shake vigorously until thoroughly mixed. Pour into a highball or wine glass, top with Christmas Ale, and garnish with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig.
