Nestle into the holiday spirit with a Negroni cocktail. This drink evokes a warming spice flavor from the cinnamon syrup and smokey essence from the smoldering rosemary.

Smoked Holiday Negroni

For cinnamon syrup, combine water and cinnamon sticks into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add sugar. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally. Let syrup stand at room temperature until completely cool. Remove cinnamon sticks. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks (makes 1 cup).

For smoked glass, place rosemary onto the center of smoking board. Using the Viski torch, ignite the rosemary sprigs until embers can be seen. Turn a Viski 13-oz. rocks glass upside down and place over the rosemary. Let glass fill with smoke; set aside.

Meanwhile, combine gin, Campari, vermouth and cinnamon syrup into a mixing glass. Add ice; stir with a weighted bar spoon until mixture becomes chilled.

Strain drink into smoke-filled glass, place sphere-shaped ice. Garnish with an additional sprig of rosemary.