Winter's Embrace

Description: Winter's Embrace is a warming cocktail that harmonizes the rich flavors of the season, making it the perfect companion to a hearty January dinner. This concoction balances the spiciness of rye whiskey with the soothing notes of spiced apple cider, complemented by a hint of herbal amaro and a dash of cinnamon bitters. Ingredients: - 2 oz rye whiskey - 1 oz spiced apple cider - 0.5 oz herbal amaro (such as Averna or Ramazzotti) - 0.25 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice - 2 dashes cinnamon bitters - Cinnamon stick and apple slice for garnish Instructions: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Add the rye whiskey, spiced apple cider, herbal amaro, lemon juice, and cinnamon bitters. 3. Shake well until the mixture is chilled. 4. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. 5. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice. Serve in: Rocks glass