Last night I candied a bunch of cranberries and rosemary for inclusion in advent cocktails. It's pretty simple - heat up some simple syrup (not boil) coat the berries and rosemary in warm simple syrup, then a layer of cane sugar, and let them dry out on a cookie rack. I found several recipes on the internet and didn't follow a single one, but sort of followed all of them. So if you want specifics get to googling!
Anyway, they look really pretty and taste good!
Ok, the old fashioned:
I took a clementine orange and cut two thick slices from the edge, placed each in the bottom of a rocks glass with 3 candied cranberries and about 2 dashes aromatic bitters. Muddle* the heck out of that. Then I added a big, square ice cube, about 2 oz Bourbon, and a splash of lime seltzer (it's what I had). I made pretty skewers out of two of the candied rosemary and a couple more candied cranberries.
I did not add any extra sugar, assuming that the sugar from the cranberries and rosemary, in addition to the juice from the orange would be enough. I was right.
* an actual bar muddle is a great thing, but when in need, improvise.
A wooden spoon does a nice job.
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