Spiced Whiskey Cobbler Cocktail

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Learn how to make a Spiced Whiskey Cobbler cocktail with homemade spiced whiskey and aromatic simple syrup. This classic drink features warm spices and fresh orange for a perfectly balanced cocktail.

Prep Time5

Steeping Time:2

Total Time2 5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: (multiply as needed)

Author: Maryanne Cabrera

Ingredients

For the Cocktail:

1 orange slice plus extra for garnish
1 oz spiced simple syrup (recipe follows)
2 dashes angostura bitters
3 oz whiskey, bourbon, or homemade spiced whiskey (recipe follows)
maraschino cherry to garnish
1 large ice cube

For Spiced Simple Syrup:

½ cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
3-inch orange peel strip
1 medium cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves

For Homemade Spiced Whiskey (optional):

1 cup whiskey
2 medium cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
2 allspice berries
3-inch orange peel strip

Instructions

To make spiced simple syrup:

Combine water, sugar, orange peel, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for about 2 minutes to dissolve sugar.
Remove from heat and cover. Steep for 45-60 minutes. Strain out solids and refrigerate simple syrup in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

To make spiced whiskey:

Combine whiskey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and orange peel in an airtight container. Keep at room temperature for 2 days to steep.
Taste whiskey after 2 days. If mixture is not "spicy" enough to your liking, allow to steep for up to 4 days. Strain out spices and orange peel once desired spice intensity is reached. Store at room temperature for up to three months.

To make the cocktail:

In a cocktail shaker, muddle together orange slice, spiced simple syrup, and bitters.
Add whiskey and a handful of ice. Cover and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until shaker is ice-cold.
Strain into rocks glass over one large ice cube. Garnish with orange slice and cherry.

Notes

*Spiced Whiskey recipe makes one cup, multiply as needed to make a larger batch.

Use large format ice cubes or spheres to prevent over-dilution
Gently muddle the orange to extract oils without creating bitterness
Make spiced whiskey and syrup ahead for quick cocktail assembly
Both infused whiskey and syrup store well for batch preparation

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