I rarely make my own recipes. I don’t have the confidence or the palate knowledge yet to create my own cocktails. But tonight I couldn’t find anything that matched my appetite for something warming and spicy on a rainy evening. I took some inspiration from the Wake Up Call but didn’t want the bitter spice of jalapeño. Instead I mixed some cinnamon syrup I made over the weekend with bourbon. I’m pleased with the results but need to tweak the proportions. A little less bourbon and lemon juice next time.

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 3/4 oz Cinnamon Syrup
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice