Mike and Alexandra discuss the topsy-turvy traditions of the 12 Days of Christmas and the surprising way that they keep some of these traditions alive today.
Drink: The “Duodecimal Drummers be Drumming” Old Fashioned
2 oz. Johnny Drum Bourbon
1 tsp. Simple syrup
1 dash angostura or orange bitters
2 Luxardo cherries, impaled by sticks to resemble drum sticks
Pour bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters into an old fashioned glass. Stir and fill with ice. Garnish with cherries.
Luxardo Cherries Recipe
Make a heavy syrup with 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water, heat it. Put in pitted cherries, let the whole pot cool. Add one cup of brandy and one clove. Marinate for six weeks.
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