Instructions for Cinnamon-Vanilla Syrup:
Simmer sugar, water, and cinnamon stick for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add vanilla, cool, strain.
Mix It Like You Mean It:
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Toss everything except the ginger beer into your shaker.
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Shake it naked (no ice) until it gets frothy and dramatic.
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Add ice and shake again until it’s chilly and proud of itself.
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Strain into a chilled coupe like a pro.
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Float the ginger beer down the back of a spoon so the foam stays cute.
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Top with nutmeg, apple, or star anise. Make it festive. Make it fancy.
Why It Works:
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Shrubadee Apple Cardamom Shrub brightens the apple + pear base and slices through the sweetness.
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Cardamom, cinnamon, and vanilla make cozy holiday magic without feeling heavy.
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Orange blossom water adds a little winter sparkle.
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Ginger beer brings spice, bubbles, and attitude.
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The shake-then-float method creates a creamy, festive top that screams holiday showstopper.
