Cherry Chai Manhattan

For the Cinnamon Simple Syrup

• 6 whole cinnamon sticks
• 1 c water
• 1 c granulated white sugar

For the Cocktail

• 2 oz high-quality bourbon
• 0.5 oz Luxardo liqueur
• 0.25-0.5 oz cinnamon simple syrup
• Barspoon of Luxardo cherry syrup
• Few dashes of chai bitters
  
• Luxardo cherry

1. To make the cinnamon simple syrup, combine the cinnamon sticks with the water and sugar, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a low boil. Boil until the mixture has reduced significantly and turned a light amber color. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Keep an eye on it and don't let it go too far.
2. Strain the simple syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any wayward cinnamon stick bits.
3. Put the simple syrup in a jar or container and chill it for several hours.
4. To make the cocktail, combine everything except the cherry in a cocktail stirring glass, then stir well with ice.
5. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a Luxardo cherry.