1 bottle of Granor Field Grain Bourbon or Rye
5 fresh organic oranges, peeled without pith
1 cup of sugar
1.5 tsp Angostura or other old fashioned bitters
6 tsp cocktail cherry syrup
Additional orange zest and cocktail cherries for garnish
To make the rich orange syrup:
- Peel the oranges, being careful to avoid the pith.
- Mix the orange peels with 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a small saucepan.
- Heat on medium-low and keep at a low simmer for 5 minutes. Allow to steep overnight before straining the peels.
To make the 12 cocktail batch:
- In a pitcher, stir together the whiskey, the rich orange syrup, cocktail cherry syrup, 1.5 tsp of bitters, and 4oz of water.
- Chill and pour 2.5oz of batched cocktail per serving.
- Serve with garnishes and large cubes of ice for your guests to assemble their own!