Royal Gingersnap

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare a rock glass by frosting the rim with a mixture of powdered cinnamon and sugar.
2. 2
   Muddle the fruits together with the marmalade and the syrup in the bottom of a mixing glass, then add Canadian rye whiskey and ice.
3. 3
   Shake well and strain the drink into the prepared rock glass over ice.
4. 4
   Garnish with a flamed orange zest if desired.
5. 5
   If you want to make your own ginger syrup, place one cup sugar, 1 three-inch piece ginger and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
6. 6
   Reduce to a simmer, and cook about 1 hour, until ginger flavor is quite strong.
7. 7
   Let cool; strain before using.
8. 8
   Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to a week.
9. 9
   This makes one cup.
10. 10
    (For a more intense flavor, make this syrup a day before using, allowing the ginger to sit in the syrup, refrigerated, overnight.
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