Birch Whiskey Snow Cocktail

• 6 ounces (3/4 cup) bourbon or your whiskey of choice
• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) birch syrup or maple syrup
• 2 ounces (1/4 cup) dry sherry
• 2 drops bitters if using maple syrup
• Freshly fallen snow or shaved ice

1. In a pitcher, mix together the whiskey, syrup, sherry, and bitters if using.
2. Chill thoroughly.
3. Before serving, fill small highball glasses (or half-pint jelly jars) with snow, packing it down lightly.
4. Drizzle in the cold whiskey mixture, adding as much or as little as desired.
5. Serve with a small spoon.

bourbon, birch syrup, sherry, syrup, freshly fallen snow

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/amy-thielen/birch-whiskey-snow-cocktail.html (may not work)