American Eagle

Directions

1. 1
   Fill a rocks glass with ice.
2. 2
   Add the bourbon, cinnamon syrup, bitters, and lime juice.
3. 3
   Garnish with the cinnamon stick.
4. 4
   Bring the sugar, water, and 4 cinnamon sticks to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat and cook until the sugar is completely melted, a minute or so.
5. 5
   Remove from the heat.
6. 6
   Strain, transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.