Treasure Chest From Nitecap

Name: Treasure Chest From Nitecap
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

RECIPE: Natasha David, Nitecap, New York City
(Note: This bar has permanently closed.)

Photo: Eric Medsker

February 18, 2020

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From our Imbibe 75 2020 Bartender of the Year, Natasha David of Nitecap in NYC, comes this lovely mix of red wine, sparkling wine, sherry, Lillet, and cinnamon syrup.

Ingredients

2 oz. Gamay (or another jammy red wine)
1 oz. Lillet Rouge
1 oz. chai-infused oloroso sherry
1 oz. sparkling wine
1/4 oz. cinnamon syrup

Tools:barspoon
Glass:wine glass

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled glass and stir.

Chai-Infused Oloroso SherryIn a quart-size container, combine 10 grams of masala chai with one 750 ml. bottle of oloroso sherry (such as Lustau). Let steep for 1 hour, then strain and bottle for use.