For the Simple Syrup:
Add whole Ras El Hanoutย to a small sauce pan with the pineapple juice and honey. Bring mixture to a boil, then remove from heat. Allow it to sit for about 30 minutes before straining it through a fine mesh strainer. Keep cold. Can be kept refrigerated for up to a week.ย
For the Cocktail:
Add simple syrup, whiskey, lemon juice and ice to a shaker. Shake until frothy and pour into wide champagne glass.
Garnish cocktail with orange wedge and whole star anise.ย
Notes:
Rum is also a delicious alternative. ย