i went to a local cocktail bar a few weeks back and they had an old fashioned on menu that was topped with a gingerbread cold foam. so i made an old fashioned and topped it with toasted cinnamon cold foam, because i like toasted cinnamon, and a creamy old fashioned is actually delightful.

2oz old forester 100pf rye .25oz toasted cinnamon syrup 4d ango bitters 2d orange bitters 2d chocolate bitters top with toasted cinnamon cold foam

toasted cinnamon syrup toast 3 cinnamon sticks in a skillet until they start to crack. in a separate pan, combine 2 cups cane sugar, 2 cups water, and 2 vanilla beans split and scraped over medium heat. add the cinnamon sticks once toasted. stir until all sugar is dissolved, lower heat and simmer 10-15 minutes until syrup thickens. strain and store.

toasted cinnamon cold foam 1oz toasted cinnamon syrup 2oz heavy cream 1oz whole milk whisk with a hand frother, or shake in a container until doubled in size.