Ingredients

For the Cocktail

• 2 oz Canadian Whiskey (Or zero proof option)
• ¾ oz sweet vermouth (Or zero proof option)
• 1 dash bitters
• 1 Mariani California Prune
• 1 Tablespoon prune syrup*
• 2 large cocktail ice cubes
• Cocktail toothpicks
• *See recipe that follows

For the Prune Syrup

• 12 Mariani California Dried Prunes
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 cardamom seed, whole
• 1 pinch Kosher salt
• 3 black peppercorns, whole

Instructions

For the Cocktail

• Combine whiskey, vermouth, bitters, and prune syrup in cocktail shaker.
• Shake/mix well.
• Add ice to glass; pour 2-3 ounces of whiskey mixture over ice, garnish with macerated prune on a cocktail toothpick, stir and enjoy!

For the Prune Syrup

• Combine ingredients in small sauce pan.
• Bring to boil over medium heat, then drop to a simmer for 3-4 minutes.
• Remove from heat and cover, allowing it to macerate for 5-10 minutes.
• Transfer to storage container, cover and chill until ready to use.