We thought we'd do a bit more of a richer, more alcohol-full one with bourbon, chestnut, orange and red wine. We added a little bit of chocolate as well, says senior bartender Sam Ameye. He uses a Malbec red wine, and says bourbon enhances the flavors. Its that kind of spirit that, because it has such rich, caramel, grainy flavors, works really well being heated, Ameye says. [more...]

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