Snowball Old Fashioned

1. 1

   Gingerbread Syrup (yield is approximately 1/2 gallon):

2. 2

   Crack or smash the dried spices (do not grind).

3. 3

   Toast dry spices in a dry saucepan over medium-high heat, until aromatic.

4. 4

   Cool pan, then add water and bring to a boil; allow to boil for 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Lower heat and add sugar, ginger and molasses and heat again until simmering and sugar has dissolved.

6. 6

   Cool, then pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove graininess of spices and bottle.

7. 7

   Snowball Old Fashioned:

8. 8

   In a mixing glass, combine all ingredients with cracked ice and stir well.

9. 9

   Strain into a Miracle double rocks glass, zest lemon over drink then add ice snowball.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.