Royal Gingersnap

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   Prepare a rock glass by frosting the rim with a mixture of powdered cinnamon and sugar.

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   Muddle the fruits together with the marmalade and the syrup in the bottom of a mixing glass, then add Canadian rye whiskey and ice.

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   Shake well and strain the drink into the prepared rock glass over ice.

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   Garnish with a flamed orange zest if desired.

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   If you want to make your own ginger syrup, place one cup sugar, 1 three-inch piece ginger and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.

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   Reduce to a simmer, and cook about 1 hour, until ginger flavor is quite strong.

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   Let cool; strain before using.

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   Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to a week.

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   This makes one cup.

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    (For a more intense flavor, make this syrup a day before using, allowing the ginger to sit in the syrup, refrigerated, overnight.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.