Autumn in Copenhagen
Let’s talk about the apple martini. Google the recipe and you’ll find some bright green combination of vodka and apple schnapps. I envisioned a grown-up version with layers of fresh, fall flavor that ...
A couple things about me: I tend to make my hot toddys with black tea, and I’m half German, which means hot mulled wine, or glühwein, has made an appearance at more than a Christmas or two. This hot cup of cozy combines the flavors of both winter delights in one neat little package.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 1 Cocktail
- 12 ounces hot water
- 1 black tea bag, such as English Breakfast
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 sage leaf
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1 ounce Koval cranberry gin liqueur
- 1/2 sprig rosemary
Preparation
1. In a glass mug, steep black tea bag, cloves, and sage in hot water for three minutes. Remove. Stir in molasses.
2. Add cranberry gin liqueur and stir. Place rosemary in glass.
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