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Moonlit Cherry Nightcap
By: Sipzy
Beverage Type(s)
- Cocktail
Recommended Occasion
Late-night wind-down
Flavor Profile
tartfloralmellowlightly sweetsoothing
Description
A soft, low-proof cherry nightcap with chamomile, honey, and a light splash of brandy. It is tart, floral, and mellow without feeling heavy.
Ingredients
- Tart cherry juice - 3 fl oz
- Cooled chamomile tea - 1 1/2 fl oz
- Honey syrup (1:1 honey and water) - 1/2 fl oz
- Brandy - 1/2 fl oz
- Fresh lemon juice - 1/4 fl oz
- Orange peel - 1 strip
- Ice - 1 cup
Preparation Instructions
- Brew chamomile tea.
- Cool the chamomile tea completely.
- Add tart cherry juice, cooled chamomile tea, honey syrup, brandy, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake for 10 to 12 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a small serving glass over fresh ice, or serve up if preferred.
- Express the orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then use it as garnish.
Equipment required: kettle, heatproof mug or cup, measuring jigger, cocktail shaker, strainer, citrus juicer
Dietary Goals
- Sleep support
- Quick energy
- Heart-healthy drink choice
Additional Information
- If using sweetened cherry juice cocktail instead of tart cherry juice, reduce the honey syrup to 1/4 fl oz.
- For a softer, less boozy version, reduce the brandy to 1 tsp.
- Alcohol may feel relaxing but does not always improve sleep quality, so keeping this as a small low-proof nightcap is best.