Winter's Ember Delight

Description: Embrace the cozy warmth of the holiday season with Winter's Ember Delight, a whiskey-based cocktail that blends the deep, smoky notes of aged whiskey with the sweet, spicy essence of gingerbread. This cocktail offers a hint of orange zest to awaken your senses, balanced by the creamy smoothness of vanilla and a dash of nutmeg to evoke that unmistakable Christmas spirit. Ingredients: - 2 oz aged whiskey - 1 oz gingerbread syrup - 0.5 oz freshly squeezed orange juice - 0.5 oz vanilla liqueur - 2 dashes of orange bitters - Pinch of ground nutmeg - Orange twist and a cinnamon stick, for garnish Instructions: 1. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the whiskey, gingerbread syrup, orange juice, vanilla liqueur, and orange bitters. 2. Shake well until chilled. 3. Strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass over a large ice cube. 4. Sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg on top. 5. Garnish with an orange twist and a cinnamon stick. Type of Glass: Old-fashioned glass