Heart-Shaped Box

Written By Daniel Zajic

HEART-SHAPED BOX

  • 2 oz. / 60 ml. Cognac

  • ¾ oz. / 22.5 ml. elderflower liqueur

  • ¾ oz. / 22.5 ml. fresh lemon juice

  • ¼ oz. / 7.5 ml. cinnamon syrup

  • ½ tsp. aged balsamic vinegar

  • 1 dash Angostura bitters

  • 1 strawberry

METHOD
add strawberry to shaker tin and gently muddle / add remaining ingredients and shake with ice until chilled / fine strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice / garnish with a strawberry

ABOUT
This cocktail was created in 2013 by Brad Farran for Death & Company. This shaken brandy cocktail is fruit-forward, tangy, and just a little unexpected. Strawberry and elderflower provide soft, floral brightness, while cinnamon and a touch of aged balsamic vinegar add spice and depth. Strawberry and balsamic may sound unusual in a drink, but they’re a classic pairing in the culinary world. Here, that same sweet-acid contrast gives the cocktail structure and intrigue. Cheers y’all!

Daniel Zajic
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