Autumn Ember

The Autumn Ember is a stonefruit-forward cocktail that masterfully blends the warmth of calvados with the rich complexity of tawny port, offering a slightly spicy and smoky experience. The addition of orgeat syrup brings a subtle nuttiness that complements the fruitiness of the drink, while a dash of chili bitters adds that slight kick, and the smokiness of mezcal ties everything together. Served in a rocks glass, it's garnished with a brandied cherry and a slice of persimmon, offering an elegant presentation fitting for any fall celebration. **Ingredients:** - 1.5 oz Calvados Apple Brandy - 0.5 oz Tawny Port - 0.25 oz Orgeat Syrup - 0.25 oz Elote Mezcal - 2 dashes of Chili Bitters - Brandied Cherry (for garnish) - Persimmon Slice (for garnish) **Glass:** - Rocks Glass **Preparation:** 1. In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the calvados, tawny port, orgeat syrup, Elote mezcal, and chili bitters. 2. Stir well until the outside of the mixing glass feels cold. 3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. 4. Garnish with a brandied cherry and a thin slice of persimmon. 5. Serve immediately and enjoy the warmth and complexity of the Autumn Ember.