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The Woodland Sparkle

Cozy Holiday Date Night: Light a few candles, put on some sultry holiday jazz, and slip on your best dress (even if you’re staying in). It’s date night. Now, you’ll need a cocktail that’s just as classy as you, so let’s make a Woodland Sparkle. This one takes a little extra preparation in making a special syrup, but it’s all worth it!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1 drink

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Rocks Glass
  • Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Honey Simple Syrup

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup orange juice

Cocktail

  • 3 tablespoons cinnamon honey simple syrup
  • 2 ounces Whiskey or bourbon
  • 1-2 ounces Prosecco or sparkling wine (or enough to top off the glass)
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Instructions
 

Cinnamon Honey Simple Syrup

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together honey, ginger, cinnamon and orange juice until it bubbles gently. Remove from heat and cool.

Cocktail

  • Add ice to cocktail shaker. Mix in syrup and whiskey together until well-chilled. Strain into a serving glass and top with Prosecco and sprig of rosemary.