Comfort Martini

It's Happy Hour! In this episode Matthew presents his original ode to the silent season: Winter's Comfort. All of the winter flavors are here to wrap you in a warm blanket by the fire. Meanwhile Ben is presenting the Earl Grey Marteani. A gin sour with a tannin twist by Audrey Sanders of the Pegu Club. They also discuss the cocktail best paired with a Costco hot dog and give tips on finding balance in your own original cocktails.Recipes below.Winter's Comfort1.5 oz Bourbon1 oz Apple Jack1/2 oz Ginger Liqueur1/4 oz Allspice Dram1/4 oz Cinnamon SyrupOrange Peel for garnishAdd all ingredients except the garnish to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well-chilled and diluted, about 30 seconds. Strain into rocks glass with ice, preferably a large ice cube, express oils from orange peel over drink and drop into glass.Earl Grey Marteani1 1/2 Earl Grey Infused gin3/4 oz lemon juice1 oz simple syrup1 egg whiteDry shake (without ice) all ingredients in a shaker for 10 seconds. Add ice and shake again until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass with half the rim sugared. Garnish with a lemon peel twist.