The team at Sahm’s has whipped up a gorgeous combination of island spirits and christmas flavors for this cocktail. Channel your inner Santa in sunglasses and sing Mele Kalikimaka as you mix up this blend of whiskey, cranberry, and ginger beer.
2oz bourbon whiskey
3/4oz rosemary cranberry syrup
3/4oz lemon juice
1/4oz angostura amaro
2 dash tiki bitters
Top with ginger beer
Combine all ingredients in a tin with ice and shake. Strain into a Collins glass and fill with ice. Top with ginger beer and stir slightly.
Garnish with cranberries, rosemary, and a dehydrated lemon.
For rosemary cranberry syrup
Combine 1 quart cranberry with 1 quart granulated sugar and muddle cranberries. Place over medium heat and add 3 sprigs of rosemary.
Cook until cranberries are softened, add 1 quart of water, and cook until all sugar is dissolved. Let your mixture come to room temperature and strain.
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