Start by making the sugared cranberries and cranberry simple syrup. Bring the sugar and water to a simmer until the sugar dissolves. Cool slightly. Pour over cranberries. Allow to sit overnight. Drain cranberries, reserving the simple syrup. Allow the cranberries to sit on a baking sheet until they become tacky. Roll the cranberries in sugar and place on a dry baking sheet.

Now let’s mix the drink. Fill a copper mug with ice.

Pour in the cranberry juice, simple syrup, whiskey, and ginger beer.

Garnish with an orange slice and sugared cranberries on a cocktail toothpick. And a sprig of rosemary.