Golden Autumn Elixir

Description: The Golden Autumn Elixir is a rich, layered cocktail that embodies the harvest season's bounty. It offers a unique blend of sweet persimmon and palm sugar with an aromatic touch of peach bitters and vanilla. A hint of pumpkin spice adds a cozy warmth, while vodka provides a crisp backbone. Fresh lemon juice brightens the drink, ensuring every sip is a refreshing taste of fall. Ingredients: - 2 oz vodka - 1 ripe persimmon, peeled and muddled - 1 oz fresh lemon juice - 0.5 oz palm sugar syrup (made by dissolving palm sugar in hot water) - 2 dashes peach bitters - 0.25 tsp pure vanilla extract - Pinch of pumpkin spice - Lemon wheel, for garnish Instructions: 1. In a shaker, muddle the ripe persimmon until smooth. 2. Add vodka, fresh lemon juice, palm sugar syrup, peach bitters, vanilla extract, and a pinch of pumpkin spice. 3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. 4. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. 5. Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim. Glass: Coupe Glass