Nordic Ember

**Description:** The Nordic Ember is an innovative and complex riff on a classic stirred savory cocktail, blending the bold and aromatic profile of Aquavit with an ensemble of nuanced flavors. This drink takes you on a journey through warm spices, subtle sweetness, and a hint of smokiness, creating a delightful and memorable experience. **Ingredients:** - 0.5 oz Aquavit - 0.75 oz Blended Scotch Whisky - 0.5 oz Cynar Amaro - 0.5 oz Demerara Gum Syrup - 0.25 oz Smith and Cross Jamaican Rum - 2 dashes Ginger Bitters - 1 dash Worcestershire Sauce **Garnish:** - Expressed Lemon Peel twist - A single persimmon slice (optional) **Glassware:** - Old Fashioned Glass **Instructions:** 1. In a mixing glass, combine Aquavit, Blended Scotch Whisky, Cynar Amaro, Demerara Gum Syrup, Smith and Cross Jamaican Rum, Ginger Bitters, and Worcestershire Sauce. 2. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled and diluted, about 20-30 seconds. 3. Strain the mixture into an Old Fashioned Glass with a large ice cube. 4. Express the oils from a lemon peel over the drink and drop it in. 5. Optionally, garnish with a thin slice of persimmon on the rim. 6. Serve and enjoy the deep, complex layers of flavors.