Whisky Sour with Spiced Red Wine Syrup

Ingredient to make Whisky Sour with Spiced Red Wine Syrup

Spiced Red Wine Syrup

• 2 cups dry red wine
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled
• 6 strip orange zest
• 4 strip lemon zest
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 cardamom pods
• 3 whole allspice
• 2 star anise pods
• 2 cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

Whisky Sour with Spiced Red Wine Syrup

• 2 ounces bourbon
• .75 ounces spiced red wine syrup
• .5 ounces fresh lemon juice
• 1 strip orange zest

Directions to make Spiced Red Wine Syrup

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients for the red wine syrup. Bring to a low boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Once cool, strain solids from wine. Makes about 2 cups and can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 1 month.

In a rocks glass, stir together bourbon and lemon juice. Fill glass with ice and poor red wine syrup over. Garnish with orange zest, if desired, and serve.