Ingredients
- 2 oz. rye whiskey
- 1 1/2 oz. fresh apple cider
- 1/2 tsp. spiced simple syrup (black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg)
- 2 dashes Fee Bros. Old Fashion Aromatic bitters (Angostura may be substituted in a pinch)
- I added a slice of apple with a strip of fresh ginger poked thru as a garnish – it added a nice aroma to the drink
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and shake.
- Strain into an ice-filled glass and garnish.
For the spiced simple syrup
- Combine 1/2 tsp. each ground black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg with 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water over medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer, remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Strain through a coffee filter into a clean glass jar.
- Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.