I invented a new drink tonight, dubbed by friends The Ginger Hickey:

In a tumbler full of ice, mix one part bourbon (my fave of late is Buffalo Trace, thanks Drew and Whit) with one part ginger-anise syrup (don’t be shy with the ginger), and add a splash of seltzer. Garnish with a twist of orange & enjoy. The ginger-anise syrup does go quite well with clementines, too (as the recipe suggests), and now you have something to do with the leftovers.