Whispering Woods

Name: Whispering Woods
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz gin or bourbon; 0.5 oz benedictine; 1 oz spiced honey syrup; 0.5 oz lemon juice; 2 dashes orange bitters; undefined a sprig of rosemary for garnish; undefined an orange peel for garnish; undefined cinnamon stick for garnish optional; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup water; 2 cinnamon sticks; 5 whole cloves; undefined a small piece of nutmeg; 1 star anise

Cozy winter cocktail with gin or bourbon, spiced honey, and herbal liqueur

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

25%*

Calories

220*

Net Carbs

24g*

Ingredients:

a sprig of rosemary for garnish

an orange peel for garnish

cinnamon stick for garnish optional

a small piece of nutmeg

star anise

AI Request:A gin or bourbon based cocktail perfect for a cold winter afternoon

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Step into a cozy embrace with the Whispering Woods, a drink that encapsulates the tranquility of a winter forest. This gin or bourbon cocktail, your choice of base, is infused with the warmth of spiced honey and the earthy undertones of a herbal liqueur, creating a layered experience that's perfect for sipping on a chilly afternoon. Its flavor profile is designed to warm you from the inside out while bringing a touch of nature's quietude to your senses. **Ingredients:** - 1.5 oz Gin or Bourbon (according to preference) - 0.5 oz Benedictine (herbal liqueur) - 1 oz Spiced Honey Syrup* - 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice - 2 dashes Orange Bitters - A sprig of rosemary for garnish - An orange peel for garnish - Cinnamon stick for garnish (optional) *For the Spiced Honey Syrup: - 1/2 cup Honey - 1/2 cup Water - 2 Cinnamon Sticks - 5 Whole Cloves - A small piece of Nutmeg - 1 Star Anise **To make the Spiced Honey Syrup:** Combine honey, water, and spices in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once at a simmer, remove from heat, and allow to steep for 30 minutes. Strain out the spices, and let the syrup cool before using it in the cocktail. **Instructions:** 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Pour the gin or bourbon, Benedictine, freshly squeezed lemon juice, spiced honey syrup, and orange bitters into the shaker. 3. Shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled. 4. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. 5. Express the orange peel over the drink by twisting it to release its oils, then run the peel around the rim of the glass and add it to the cocktail. 6. Gently clap the rosemary sprig between your hands to release its aroma, and place it in the glass as a garnish. 7. If desired, add a cinnamon stick for an additional aromatic element. **Type of Glass:** Serve in a rocks glass to maintain the rustic, wintery vibe of the cocktail. The Whispering Woods is an ode to the serenity of a wintertime forest, with flavors that comfort and invigorate. Whether you choose gin for its botanical notes or bourbon for its rich warmth, this cocktail is sure to become a seasonal favorite.

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