2 oz. Evan Williams Black

.75 oz. lemon juice

.75 oz. simple syrup

METHOD: Shake and strain ingredients over fresh ice. Serve in a rocks glass with a dollop of homemade cranberry sauce and a sprig of fresh thyme.

PUBLIC’S HOMEMADE CRANBERRY SAUCE:

Place 2 quarts of fresh cranberries in a pot with 1 pint of water, 1 pint of sugar, 1 sprig of thyme, 1 2-inch piece of ginger peeled and sliced into large slices, 3 3-inch strips of orange peels (no pith) and 5 cardamom pods. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and let simmer for 2 minutes. Let sauce cool to room temperature, and place in sealed container overnight.