Snowball Old Fashioned

Directions

1. 1
   Gingerbread Syrup (yield is approximately 1/2 gallon):
2. 2
   Crack or smash the dried spices (do not grind).
3. 3
   Toast dry spices in a dry saucepan over medium-high heat, until aromatic.
4. 4
   Cool pan, then add water and bring to a boil; allow to boil for 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Lower heat and add sugar, ginger and molasses and heat again until simmering and sugar has dissolved.
6. 6
   Cool, then pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove graininess of spices and bottle.
7. 7
   Snowball Old Fashioned:
8. 8
   In a mixing glass, combine all ingredients with cracked ice and stir well.
9. 9
   Strain into a Miracle double rocks glass, zest lemon over drink then add ice snowball.