Fairytale of New York
Winter Warmth Syrup
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup raw, demerara or turbinado sugar (granulated will do just fine if you do not have them)
1/2 apple, peeled, cored, and diced
1/2 pear, peeled, cored, and diced
12 walnut halves
3 cinnamon sticks, broken up
6 whole cloves
1 whole nutmeg
Drink Ingredients
Several pieces of orange peel (about 1 by 2 inches)
Winter Warmth Syrup (recipe above)
Bitters to taste
5 1/2 cups bourbon, rye or Canadian whisky
Method
Make the winter warmth syrup: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool. Strain into a clean glass bottle, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Makes about 2 cups.
Make a pitcher (volume 8 cups) Combine the syrup and about 5 1/2 cups bourbon. Toss a few orange peels into each jar. Add bitters to taste. To serve pour over ice.
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