Francophile

Francophile - Brandy Cocktail
The Francophile Cocktail

Base Spirit: Brandy / Cognac

Type: Hot

Served: Hot/Warm

Preparation: Cooked/Heated

Strength: Medium

Difficulty: Medium

Flavor Profile: Sweet

About the Francophile Cocktail

Say merci beaucoup to a glass of this warm wine-based drink.

Ingredients in the Francophile Cocktail

  • 1 oz Calvados (apple brandy)
  • 1.5 oz Rioja wine
  • .5 oz Cinnamon Syrup*
  • .25 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 3 oz Water

Garnish: Apple slice and cinnamon stick

Glass: Mug

How to make the Francophile Cocktail

Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until hot. Pour into a thick-walled mug and garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.

*Cinnamon Syrup

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 to 3 Cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
  • 5 oz Sugar
  • 5 oz Water

PREPARATION:

Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low and simmer for a few minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for at least 6 hours. Strain, and store in the refrigerator.

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