Winter's Ember

Description: Capture the cozy essence of a winter hearth with Winter’s Ember, a Christmas-themed cocktail that merges the bold warmth of bourbon with a medley of festive spices. This drink is perfect for sipping by the fireplace, offering comforting notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, with a hint of zesty orange to balance the flavors. It's the ideal companion for holiday gatherings, evoking a sense of seasonal cheer and nostalgia. Ingredients: - 2 oz bourbon - 0.5 oz sweet vermouth - 0.25 oz maple syrup - 2 dashes Angostura bitters - 1 dash orange bitters - 1 small cinnamon stick - Pinch of ground nutmeg - Pinch of ground clove - Orange peel twist for garnish Instructions: 1. In a shaker, combine the bourbon, sweet vermouth, maple syrup, Angostura bitters, orange bitters, ground nutmeg, and ground clove with ice. 2. Shake well until the mixture is chilled and the spices are well integrated. 3. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. 4. Stir the cinnamon stick in the glass to enhance the spice aroma. 5. Garnish with an orange peel twist, expressing the oils over the drink for added zest. Glass: Rocks glass