1.5 oz. Basil Heydon Bourbon or any other quality bourbon 1 oz. Xante liquor (pear flavored cognac) 1.5 oz. Grants spiced cider. (Or any other spiced or mulled cider. )
Garnish with a pear slice or cinnamon stick as well as sugared rim.
Grants spied cider 1/2 gallon apple cider 2 oranges cut in half and studded with cloves 2 or 3 cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract simmer for half an hour and chill.
Method: add all ingredients in shaker with ice and shake vigorously strain and pour rim glass and garnish.
Note this beverage may also be served warm
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