Winter Spiced Vieux Carré Freezer Cocktail
 
Makes 8 to 10 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cognac
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
  • 1 (1-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, cut in half
  • 1 cup sweet vermouth
  • 1 cup rye whiskey
  • ¾ cup distilled water
  • 1½ tablespoons Bénédictine
  • 1 teaspoon Angostura bitters
  • 1 teaspoon Peychaud’s bitters
  • Garnish: dried orange slices
Instructions
  1. In a pint-size Mason jar or other sealable container, combine cognac, cloves, star anise, cinnamon stick, and ginger. Seal, and place in a cool, dark place until desired flavor is achieved, 3 days to 1 week. Strain, discarding solids.
  2. In a large pitcher or glass bottle, combine spiced cognac, sweet vermouth, whiskey, ¾ cup distilled water, Bénédictine, and all bitters. Freeze for 4 hours or up to overnight.
  3. To serve, pour desired amount into a chilled rocks glass. Garnish with orange slice, if desired.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/6-recipes-for-a-christmas-eve-feast/