Spiced Honey Rye Old Fashioned Author: Tieghan Gerard Spiced Honey Rye Old Fashioned Mix everything together for a cocktail that’s perfectly sweetened, spiced, and delicious Spiced Honey Syrup1/2 cup honey2 sprigs fresh rosemary (plus more for serving)2 cinnamon sticks (or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)1 tablespoon cardamom pods (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom)1 inch fresh ginger (sliced)zest of 1 orange1 teaspoon vanilla extractOld Fashioned2 ounces Rye1 ounce lemon juice1 ounce orange or clementine juice1-2 dashes orange bitters2-4 tablespoons spiced honey syrup To make the spiced honey syrup. Bring 1/2 cup water, the honey, rosemary, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger to a boil over high heat in a medium pot. Boil for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the orange zest and vanilla. Let cool. This syrup makes enough for about six drinks.In a cocktail shaker, combine 2-4 tablespoons of honey syrup, Rye, lemon juice, orange juice, and orange bitters. Add ice and shake—strain into a glass. Garnish with an orange slice and rosemary, if desired.
