Flannel Szn

COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 45 ml Bourbon
- 15 ml Averna
- 22,5 ml Cider Syrup
- 22,5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice

CIDER SYRUP:
- 120 ml Unfiltered Apple Juice (Cider)
- 120 g Sugar
- 60 ml Honey
- 2 Cinnamon Sitcks
- 2 Star Anise Pods
- 1 Tbsp. Whole Allspice
- 1 Tsp. Whole Cloves

GARNISH:
- Apple Fan

INSTRUCTIONS - CIDER SYRUP:
• Mix sugar, honey and apple cider in a saucepan.
• Dissolve sugar and honey over low heat.
• Steep the spices, tasting occasionally.
• Once cool, strain out the spices.
• Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Combine all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Strain into a cocktail glass over fresh pebble ice.
• Garnish with an apple fan.

Cocktail author: Evan Wolf.

A while ago I have tried Jefferey Morgenthaler’s Flannel Shirt and it was a tasty autumn smash. So, naturally, when I encountered a cocktail inspired by it, I was intrigued. Flannel Szn is a deliciously complex drink, that requires a little effort, but the end result is much more than the sum of its parts.

Base of the cocktail is bourbon with those familiar oak, toffee, caramel and vanilla notes. Amaro Averna adds a complex bitter-sweet layer with orange, licorice and pomegranate flavours. Cider syrup blends with the amaro and enriches the complexity with subtle additions of cinnamon, anise, apples and tropical spice. Finally, fresh lemon juice brightens this deep and bold cocktail with a touch of refreshing tartness.

Flannel Szn is a remarkably delicious and complex cocktail, that in some respects exceeds its predecessor. Cider syrup requires a little effort to make, but the end result is absolutely worth it. So, if you are looking for a little project over the weekend, this is the perfect drink for that.

Source material:
https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/fall-cocktail-flannel-szn/