C'est la Vie (That's Life)

C'est la Vie (That's Life)

Glass Coupe glassBase BrandyMethod Shaken

Ingredients

1 1/2 ozBrandy
1/4 ozBénédictine
3/4 ozApple juice
1/4 ozLemon juice
1/4 ozCinnamon syrup

Instructions

  1. Chill a coupe glass.
  2. Add all ingredients to a shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake until well chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
  4. Fine strain into the chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with a dried apple slice and a star anise.

Garnish

  • Dried apple slice
  • Star anise

Flavor profile

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