Ingredients for December Stormy
- 1 cup Water (for syrup)
- 1 cup Sugar (for syrup)
- Star Anise Pods
- 6 Allspice Berries (for syrup)
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks (for syrup)
- Vanilla Bean
- Dark Rum
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Ice Cube
- 4 ounces Ginger Beer
- Lime
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How to Make December Stormy
- **Make the Holiday Spice Syrup (if you haven't already):** In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 3 star anise, 6 allspice berries, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 1 vanilla bean (split and seeds scraped). Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof container. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- **Make the Cocktail:** Combine 2 ounces dark rum, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of chilled holiday spice syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled (about 15 seconds).
- Fill a tall glass halfway with ice.
- Pour the rum mixture into the ice-filled glass.
- Top with 4 ounces of ginger beer.
- Garnish with lime rounds and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
801g
Fat
0g
Carbs
67g
