Equinox

Name: Equinox
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 dashes Angostura bitters; 85 grams Daron Fine Calvados; 3 three-inch cinnamon sticks; 2 Garnish: lemon twists; 43 grams fresh lemon juice, from about 2 lemons; 43 grams spiced syrup; 473 milliliters sugar; 473 milliliters water; 1 Tbsp whole star anise

If $3.3 per serving falls in your budget, Equinox might be an awesome gluten free and vegan recipe to try. This recipe serves 2. One serving contains 1011 calories, 3g of protein, and 2g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes. Head to the store and pick up angostura bitters, lemon juice, sugar, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

For the spiced syrup: Measure the water and sugar into a pot and stir together.

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Sugar

Syrup

Water

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Pot

Add cloves, star anise, and cinnamon sticks. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves completely. Reduce heat and let simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

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Cinnamon Stick

Star Anise

Clove

Sugar

Remove from heat and let cool.

Pour into a sealable container and refrigerate for 24 hours. Finely strain and use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

For the cocktail: fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

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Cocktail

Ice

Add Calvados, lemon juice, spiced syrup, and bitters into shaker and shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into two cocktail glasses, dividing evenly.

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Lemon Juice