Spiced Cherry Wood Old Fashioned Cocktail

For the cocktail:
0 Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and fill it about 3/4 with ice.
3 Stir until well chilled, then strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with an expressed orange peel.
For the spiced simple syrup:
4 Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
5 Stir frequently until all of the sugar has dissolved. Add the spices and bring the mixture to a boil.
6 Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until flavorful.
7 Allow the syrup to cool, then strain out the solids. Store the syrup in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.