Toronto Cocktail

By Joelene

Ingredients

• Simple Syrup:
• 8 ounces rye whiskey
• 1 ounce Fernet Branca
• 3/4 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• 2 dashes bitters, such as Angostura
• 4 large strips orange peel
• 1 cup sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the whiskey, Fernet Branca, Simple Syrup and bitters in a glass with ice. Stir the mixture 15 times in a circular motion. Strain into 4 chilled cocktail glasses. Garnish with the orange peels.
Simple Syrup:
Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month. Yield: 1 1/2 cups