Autumn Eclipse

The Autumn Eclipse is a sophisticated, deeply layered cocktail that pays homage to the comforting flavors of autumn while offering a complex tapestry of tastes. It blends the rich, fruity depth of calvados and tawny port with the aromatic zest of blood orange Earl Grey tea and the bright, citrus notes of triple sec. This cocktail is perfect for sipping on a crisp evening. **Ingredients:** - 1 oz Calvados - 1 oz Tawny Port - 2 oz Blood Orange Earl Grey Tea (brewed and cooled) - 0.5 oz Triple Sec - 0.25 oz Lemon Juice - 0.25 oz Honey - A dash of Angostura Bitters - A thin slice of blood orange for garnish **Instructions:** 1. In a shaker, combine Calvados, Tawny Port, blood orange Earl Grey tea, Triple Sec, lemon juice, and honey. 2. Add ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. 3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Add a dash of Angostura bitters. 5. Garnish with a thin slice of blood orange floating on top. **Glass:** - Serve in a chilled coupe glass for an elegant presentation. The Autumn Eclipse is a bridge between seasons, capturing the warmth of late summer sunsets with its citrus and tea elements, while welcoming the cooler, spiced nights of autumn through the use of Calvados and Tawny Port. Enjoy this beautifully balanced drink as the leaves begin to turn.