Darjeeling Harmony Old-Fashioned

A rich and aromatic blend that infuses the classic Old-Fashioned with the bold flavors of Darjeeling tea and warm Indian spices to highlight the depth of Maker’s Mark whiskey. **Ingredients:** - 2 oz Maker’s Mark whiskey - 0.5 oz Darjeeling tea syrup (recipe below) - 2 dashes Angostura bitters - 1 dash cardamom bitters - Orange peel for garnish - Clove and star anise for garnish **Darjeeling Tea Syrup:** - 1 cup water - 1 cup sugar - 2 Darjeeling tea bags - 1 small cinnamon stick **Instructions to make Darjeeling Tea Syrup:** 1. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. 2. Add the sugar and stir until fully dissolved. 3. Remove from heat, add Darjeeling tea bags and cinnamon stick, and steep for 5 minutes. 4. Remove tea bags and cinnamon stick, and let the syrup cool before using. **Instructions to make the cocktail:** 1. In a mixing glass, combine Maker’s Mark whiskey, Darjeeling tea syrup, Angostura bitters, and cardamom bitters. 2. Add ice and stir until well-chilled. 3. Strain into an Old-Fashioned glass over a large ice cube. 4. Express the oil from an orange peel over the drink and drop it in. 5. Garnish with a clove and a star anise. **Glassware:** Old-Fashioned glass Enjoy the Darjeeling Harmony Old-Fashioned, a cocktail that brings together the whiskey's smooth warmth with the delicate complexity of Indian tea and spices.