Northern Starry Night

Description: Evoke the nostalgia of a 1920s speakeasy with a holiday twist in this elegant yet daring cocktail. The Northern Starry Night blends the robust essence of bourbon with the festive sparkle of cranberry and the subtle warmth of star anise. Garnished with a sprig of rosemary to mirror a wintery pine forest, this cocktail is both mysterious and captivating—a perfect toast to illicit yuletide cheer. Ingredients: - 2 oz bourbon - 1 oz cranberry liqueur - 0.5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice - 0.5 oz simple syrup - 2 dashes of angostura bitters - 1 star anise pod - 1 sprig of rosemary for garnish - Crushed ice Instructions: 1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, cranberry liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and angostura bitters. 2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass over crushed ice. 4. Gently crush a sprig of rosemary in your hand to release its aroma and use it as a garnish along with one star anise pod. Glass: Old-fashioned glass Enjoy this clandestine holiday spirit and let the nostalgic allure wrap you in its embrace.