Bacchanalian
Chris Hannah loves serving this drink in the fall and winter—especially during Mardi Gras and the carnival season in New Orleans (January to March).
Slideshow: New Orleans Cocktails
- Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 ounces VS Cognac
- 3/4 ounce fruity red wine, such as Claret or Merlot
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce light brown sugar syrup (1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar mixed with 1/2 tablespoon warm water)
- Ice
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish
How to make this recipe
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In a cocktail shaker, combine the Cognac, wine, lemon juice and brown sugar syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled ice-filled red wine glass and garnish with the nutmeg.
Contributed By
Chris Hannah
Photo © Lucas Allen