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Heart-Shaped Box

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 mins

The Heart-Shaped Box is a brandy-based cocktail recipe that was created by Brad Farran at Death & Company in New York City, New York. This variation was adapted from their book Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails.

Heart-Shaped Box Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients
 2 oz Cognac
 ¾ oz Elderflower Liqueur
 ¾ oz Lemon Juice
 ¼ oz Homemade Cinnamon Syrup (Click for Recipe)
 ½ tsp Balsamic Vinegar
 1 dash Aromatic Bitters
 2 Strawberries
Method
1

Stem strawberries, add one strawberry to a shaker, and muddle gently.

2

Add brandy, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, cinnamon syrup, balsamic vinegar, bitters, and cubed ice to shaker.

3

Shake for 10-20 seconds.

4

Strain into a lowball glass over fresh cracked ice.

5

Cut remaining strawberry into a heart shape.

6

Garnish with heart-shaped strawberry.