Rosemary's Baby is a delicious fall cocktail, but the homemade cinnamon syrup and fresh rosemary are the true stars of this drink. The creepy baby is optional - just insert an apple slice in its place. I also like to infuse the rye with rosemary at least one day before serving.
Rosemary's Baby
1-1/2 oz. Rye Whiskey
1 oz. Aperol
1 oz. Cinnamon syrup*
1/2 oz. Lemon juice
2 dashes Orange bitters
Top with Club Soda
Rosemary's Baby
Ingredients...
Method...
Add all ingredients except for the soda to a shaker tin. Add ice and shake for 10-15 seconds. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice, and top with Club Soda. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary, a cinnamon stick, and a creepy baby if you have one! If not, a few apple slices work great!
Rosemary's Baby Festive cocktail
Cinnamon syrup: In a med saucepan, bring 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water to a simmer, stir until sugar is dissolved. Add 6 small cinnamon sticks, cover, continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 6 hours, then fine strain into a bottle or jar with a lid. Keep refrigerated, good for 30 days.
Notes...
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Remember, there is no single right way to make a cocktail. Feel free to experiment and adjust my recipes to your own taste and liking. The key is to have fun while doing it. Cheers!
Feedback...
Hi, I'm Scott Gardner, your mindful mixologist. While I am not a professional bartender, I have made well over two hundred different and unique cocktails, and invented over fifteen original drinks, including my famous European Vacation, Muzetta's Waltz, and The Cherry Bella, all of which can be found in my book, Lock it, Flip it, Kick it & Shake!
Besides shaking, stirring, and sipping, I also enjoy golfing, reading, and writing. My wife and I both love animals and we have recently gotten into birding, which is a fun and rewarding hobby. And our favorite birds... The Philadelphia Eagles, of course! Go Birds!
