J. Henry Gingerbread Old Fashioned

GingerbRead Old Fashioned

1.5 oz J. Henry Four Grain Rye

.75 oz Gingerbread simple syrup

3 dashes Blackstrap bitters

• Combine all ingredients into mixing glass w/ ice & stir.

• Strain over large ice block.

• Garnish: orange peel, rim glass, twist to express oils into drink and drop in.

• Reward Yourself!

Gingerbread Simple Syrup

1 C water

1 C fresh ginger, peeled & cut into 1” cubes

2/3 C packed dark brown sugar

1/3 C unsulfured molasses, not blackstrap variety

1 tsp fresh orange zest

1 tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground cloves

¼ ground allspice

1 tsp vanilla extract

• In a small saucepan, add water, ginger, dark brown sugar, molasses, orange zest, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Stir to combine. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil. Stir every so often to help dissolve the sugar.

• When the mixture boils and sugar dissolves, turn off the heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow to steep for at least 15 minutes.

• Strain the syrup with fine mesh strainer to separate the solids. Store in airtight container in fridge for several weeks (separation will occur – shake before use).