Winter's Ember

**Description:** Winter's Ember is a warming, aromatic cocktail perfect for those chilly nights by the fireplace. Blending the rich, deep flavors of cognac with the comforting spices of winter, this drink will ignite your senses and leave you feeling cozy and content. **Ingredients:** - 2 oz Cognac - 1 oz Spiced Apple Cider - 0.5 oz Honey Syrup (1 part honey, 1 part hot water) - 0.25 oz Fresh Lemon Juice - 1 Cinnamon Stick - 2 Cloves - 1 Star Anise - Lemon twist, for garnish **Instructions:** 1. In a small saucepan, combine the spiced apple cider, honey syrup, cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise. 2. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling, allowing the spices to infuse for about 5 minutes. 3. Remove from heat and strain the mixture to remove the spices. 4. In a heatproof glass (such as an Irish coffee mug or a tempered glass mug), add the cognac and fresh lemon juice. 5. Pour the heated spiced apple mixture into the glass and give it a gentle stir. 6. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve hot. **Glassware:** Heatproof glass (Irish coffee mug or tempered glass mug)