Winter Warmers 2015. Area cocktails bring the heat

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From 2015: "While the sweetness of bourbon has made American whiskey a go-to base for winter drinks, Ware House 518 chose Dewar's White Label, an approachable Scotch, for A Break in the Weather."

How to make A Break in the Weather

2 oz. Dewar's White Label Scotch; 1 oz. orange-spice brown sugar syrup; 1/2 oz. cayenne syrup; 4 dashes of Peychaud's Bitters

To create orange-spice brown sugar syrup, use a ratio of two cups of brown sugar for every one cup of water. Bring the sugar water to a boil and add two whole orange rinds and two cinnamon sticks. Let cool. Remove rinds and cinnamon sticks. To create cayenne syrup, use a ratio of two cups of white sugar for every one cup of water. Bring water to a boil and add a tablespoon of cayenne. Mix until clear.

Combine the Scotch, syrups and bitters in a glass. Stir or shake for a minute and pour in a coupe glass. Add a bay leaf on top for garnish.

Ware House 518 is at 518 N. Charles St.

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