Orange Custard

🥃 Serve in: Nick and Nora Glass

There’s a particular kind of comfort that only comes from something rich, golden and slightly inappropriate for a weeknight. This is it. Advocaat leads the way, thick and velvety with that creamy, custard-like body that feels like dessert before you’ve even taken a sip. Cognac adds warmth and depth, a slow oaky glow that keeps the sweetness in check. Grand Marnier brings bright, candied orange with a little cognac of its own, so the two pull together like they planned it. Vanilla syrup softens every edge, and four dashes of orange bitters keep it lively, a sharp citrus wink just when things threaten to get too cozy. It’s served in a Nick and Nora, smooth, mellow and dangerously easy to finish. It tastes like an orange crème brûlée that took a detour through the liquor cabinet and decided to stay.

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