If you enjoy Manhattans, you’ll probably fall for this twist on the classic made with St-Rémy Signature brandy and tawny port.
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Brandy, Let's Get Blitzen, Port, St-Remy Signature
Prep Time5minutes
Total Time5minutes
Servings1
AuthorYvonne Langen
Ingredients
1½ozSt-Rémy Signature
¾oztawny port
½tspspiced demerara syrup
Garnish: brandied cherry
Spiced Demerara Syrup
2cupsdemerara sugar
1cupwater
2star anise
1whole vanilla bean
6whole cloves
2cinnamon sticks
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir over ice until well-chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Spiced Demerara Syrup
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently.
Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for about 15 minutes until syrup is slightly thickened.
Cool to room temperature.
Carefully strain the whole ingredients out of the syrup. Once cool enough to handle, store the gingerbread syrup in a swing top bottle or mason jar and keep in the fridge. Syrup will keep for about a month.