Gingerbread Yuletide Fizz

Description: Capture the essence of Christmas in a glass with the Gingerbread Yuletide Fizz. This festive cocktail combines the warmth of gingerbread spices with the refreshing sparkle of ginger beer. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice, evoking cozy memories of gingerbread cookies and holiday cheer. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz dark rum - 0.5 oz gingerbread syrup (store-bought or homemade) - 0.5 oz fresh lime juice - 4 oz ginger beer - 1 dash of aromatic bitters - Cinnamon stick and crystallized ginger skewers for garnish Instructions: 1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the dark rum, gingerbread syrup, and fresh lime juice. 2. Shake well until chilled, about 15 seconds. 3. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice. 4. Top with ginger beer and a dash of aromatic bitters. 5. Stir gently to combine. 6. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a skewer of crystallized ginger. Glass: Highball glass