Old Pepper (Spicy Bourbon Cocktail)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sugar in the Raw turbinado
• 1 cup water
• 1½ oz. 80-proof bourbon
• ¾ oz. Turbinado Syrup
• ½ oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ¼ oz. Crystal hot sauce
• 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• Garnish: 1 chile de arbol

Steps

1. To make the Turbinado Syrup: Combine the turbinado sugar and water in a saucepan and stir to combine. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Transfer to a glass container with a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes about 2¼ cups.