Drinking In Season: Cranberry Crush Recipe

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   To make the cinnamon syrup: combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add 2 cinnamon sticks and simmer for about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain out the cinnamon sticks and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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   To make the cocktail: Combine the cranberries, cinnamon syrup, orange juice, 1 orange peel and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Firmly muddle the cranberries 10-12 times until fully disintegrated.

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   Add whiskey and fill the shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.

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   Add one ice cube to a rocks glass and strain cocktail into it. Garnish with remaining orange peel.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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