Bulletproof Manhattan

Directions

1. 1
   Strain the cherry syrup into a small pot and add 1/2 cup water.
2. 2
   Toss in the rosemary and place over medium heat.
3. 3
   Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, remove from the heat, and let the rosemary steep in the cherry syrup as it cools to infuse the flavor.
4. 4
   Once cool, put the cherries back in the syrup and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 to 2 days.
5. 5
   Combine the bourbon, lemon juice, and 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of the cherry syrup in a shaker with ice; shake it up really well to break the ice into shards.
6. 6
   Strain the cocktail into 2 chilled martini glasses.
7. 7
   Spear a couple of cherries each on 2 rosemary sprigs and use to garnish the cocktail.