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Candyland Cocktail

Marcy Franklin|

Candyland Cocktail
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Despite the name, the Candyland cocktail isn't so sugary sweet and naive — it's actually inspired by this year's Oscar-nominated film, Django Unchained. Said Jen Marshall, who made the cocktail for Nitehawk Cinema, the drink is named after Leonardo DiCaprio's character's plantation in the film. "It's a a good, classic Southern drink," she says. 
Servings
1
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 ounce benchmark bourbon
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce crème de mure (blackberry liqueur)
  • 1/4 ounce cinnamon simple syrup
  • 1/4 ounce mint simple syrup
  • splash of grapefruit juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
Directions
  1. Add all ingredients to an ice-filled pint glass. Shake well and strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass.
  2. Bring the water to a boil and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Add the cinnamon, and let steep for 5-8 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Will keep in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
  3. Bring the water to a boil and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Add the mint, and let steep for 5-8 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Will keep in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
 
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