A deep, aromatic cocktail of XO cognac, saffron honey, and smoked vanilla bitters.

Saffron honey rather than plain simple syrup is the move — infusing the honey lets saffron's dry, almost mineral note come through as a background note instead of dominating the glass the way a few threads dropped straight into cognac would.

Serves 1

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces – XO Cognac
• Saffron Honey (see sub-recipe)
• 2-3 dashes – Orange Bitters

Speciality Items:

• Drink Shaker Set
• Strainer

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Steps:

1. Stir cognac with saffron honey and bitters over ice.
2. Strain into a warmed snifter.

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