Winter Ember

Description: Embrace the warmth of the season with Winter Ember, a sophisticated cocktail that balances the robust notes of rye whiskey, the rich complexity of Shaoxing wine, and the bittersweet essence of amaro. This cocktail is perfect for savoring by the fireplace on a cold winter night. Ingredients: - 2 oz rye whiskey - 0.75 oz Shaoxing wine - 0.5 oz amaro - 0.25 oz maple syrup - 2 dashes Angostura bitters - Orange peel and star anise for garnish Instructions: 1. In a mixing glass, combine the rye whiskey, Shaoxing wine, amaro, maple syrup, and Angostura bitters. 2. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Express the oils from an orange peel over the cocktail, then garnish with the peel and a star anise. Glass: Serve in a coupe glass.