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Flannel Cocktail

A cognac cocktail with apple cider syrup, allspice dram and orange juice, garnished with an orange peel.

Makes Makes 8 servings of apple cider syrup
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Ingredients

  • 1 oz cognac
  • 1/2 oz apple cider syrup, recipe below
  • 1/4 oz allspice dram
  • 1/4 oz orange juice
  • orange peel, for garnish
  • 4 cups apple cider, freshly pressed

Steps

1Ahead: make the apple cider syrup

  1. Bring 4 cups freshly pressed apple cider to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced to 1 cup, about 1 hour.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool.

2Shake the cocktail

  1. Add 1 oz cognac to a shaker with ice.
  2. Add 1/2 oz apple cider syrup to the shaker.
  3. Add 1/4 oz allspice dram to the shaker.
  4. Add 1/4 oz orange juice to the shaker.
  5. Shake vigorously.

3Strain and garnish

  1. Strain into an Old Fashioned glass over a large ice cube.
  2. Garnish with an orange peel.