Place pomegranate syrup, water, pomegranate arils, 3-4 cranberries and bitters in a glass.  Muddle for a few seconds. Add ice.  Pour whiskey over ice. 

Garnish with orange peel and cranberries. Serve with sugar cranberries and a rosemary sprig.

For Sugar Cranberries

Combine 1/2 cup  sugar and water in a small saucepan.  Heat over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.  Do not boil. Add cranberries and stir to coat evenly.  Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to dry for 1 hour. Roll cranberries in remaining sugar to coat evenly. Pierce with rosemary.  Serve with Christmas old fashioned cocktail.