Step 1

Add sugar to water over high heat and stir to dissolve

Step 2

When water boils, lower to simmer

Step 3

Add Cinnamon and Cardamom

Step 4

Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring intermittently

Step 5

Pour syrup through strainer

Step 6

Remove from heat and let cool. Syrup holds for 10 days when refrigerated.

Step 7

(Optional mug prep) Char cinnamon stick until it begins to flame and smoke. Place under upside-down mug.

Step 8

Add Soul Revival to off-the-boil water, steep for 4 minutes in teapot.

Step 9

Add Scotch to teapot.

Step 10

Add Cinnamon Cardamom Simple Syrup to teapot.

Step 11

Stir mixture.

Step 12

Flip mug over, pour cocktail into mug, and enjoy!