the barn nail

How To Make the barn nail

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  1. To make the spiced honey syrup, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine the water, honey and sugar and heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. 2. Add the cloves, star anise, cinnamon stick and allspice. 3. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
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  4. Strain the syrup into a container. 5. Let the syrup cool to room temperature before using.
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  6. You will need 1/4 fl. oz. (7 ml) spiced honey syrup for this cocktail; refrigerate the rest for making more cocktails.
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  7. In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine the whiskey, the 1/4 fl. oz. (7 ml) spiced honey syrup, the cherry liqueur and bitters. 8. Stir until cold and pour into a tumbler. 9. Garnish with an orange peel.
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