Food Culture of the South
recipe 
yields
4 servings
2 ounces lemon juice
3 ounces ginger syrup
1 ounce apple brandy
6 ounces cranberry liquer
Dash of bitters
4 ounces spiced syrup (recipe follows)
Ginger beer and candied ginger
1 cup sugar
2 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
ingredients
For the spiced simple syrup:
steps
- Make the spiced simple syrup: Bring sugar, 1 cup water, the peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, star anise, and zest to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. For milder flavor, remove star anise, and discard; simmer 10 minutes more. Remove from heat. Let cool completely. Pour through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 month.
- Assemble the cocktail: Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Serve over ice, and top with ginger beer and candied ginger.
Date Published: 11.27.20
