Hearthside Ember

When the temperature drops and you're looking for something more substantial than your usual sipper, amaro brings exactly the kind of bittersweet complexity that makes a drink feel like putting on your favorite sweater. The Hearthside Ember builds on that idea, pairing Averna's chocolate-tinged herbal notes with cognac's grape-rich warmth. Fresh apple cider gives the whole thing a seasonal backbone without tipping into dessert territory, while Bénédictine adds its signature honeyed spice. The real magic happens with that tiny measure of allspice dram, which threads warming baking spices through every sip. Chocolate bitters round out the edges, making this feel like the liquid equivalent of a crackling fire. It's bittersweet in the best way, with enough structure to stand up to cold weather contemplation. Mix this one when you've got nowhere to be and a good book within reach. The first sip tastes like October, the second like November, and by the third you'll understand why cognac and amaro were meant to spend winter together.