Mulled old fashioned

Description

This festive twist on a classic cocktail features a homemade syrup infused with cinnamon, orange and cloves for a warming, subtly spiced result

1 serving(s)

Ingredients

The Syrup
350ml red wine (we used chianti)
300g granulated sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 orange, halved
1 tsp cloves
½ tsp whole black peppercorns
2 star anise a few gratings nutmeg

The Drink
45ml bourbon whiskey
15ml mulled syrup
2-3 drops chocolate bitters strip of lemon peel

Method

Put all the syrup ingredients in a large pan over a medium heat. Warm the wine until hot but not boiling, stirring until the sugar has melted. Remove from the heat and cover, leaving to infuse for 20 mins, then strain and leave to cool.

Pour all the old fashioned ingredients over ice, stir and serve in a tumbler with a twist of lemon.

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