Ingredients
2Seville oranges,zested
1cuporange juice,(from 4-5 medium-sized Seville bitter oranges)
1cupsugar
½cupwater
4cinnamon sticks,2-inch
2star anise
5allspice berries,lightly crushed
4cloves
1ozbitter orange and spice squash syrup
4ozclub soda,chilled
1dashorange bitters
orange slices,for garnish
Preparation
In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the bitter orange juice, zest, sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, star anise, allspice berries, and cloves. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and then lower heat to a simmer.
Simmer for 5 minutes, and then remove the pan from the heat. Cover the pan and let steep for an additional 10 minutes.
Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, or a coffee filter if using ground spices, into an airtight container, like a wide mouth canning jar.
Set aside or refrigerate if not using immediately. The syrup will keep in the fridge for up to a month.
Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice, pour in 1 ounce of the bitter orange and spice squash syrup, top with club soda and a dash of orange bitters.
Stir gently to combine, and garnish with an orange slice. Enjoy!
