Ham-infused Cognac Cocktail

==Description==
This off-the-menu special is courtesy of Adam Seger, manager and mixologist at Chicago’s Nacional 27. He soaks high-quality Ibérico ham in cognac for two weeks, then mixes it with honey, cinnamon and lime juice, topped by a Manchego cheese tuile.  
==Ingredients==
*Ibérico ham leg 
*1.5 liters of Hennessey VS Cognac
*1 quart of wildflower honey
*1/3 cup water
*three large cinnamon sticks
*2 cups Manchego cheese, grated
*Rosemary for garnish
==Directions==
;Luxe ham cognac
#Infuse an Ibérico ham leg in 1.5 liters of Hennessey VS Cognac for two weeks, covered and refrigerated.
;Honey Syrup
#Heat 1 quart of wildflower honey with 1/3 cup of water and three large sticks of Caribbean cinnamon (cannella) to a simmer.
#Cover and let cool.
#Put through a fine mesh strainer and refrigerate. 
;Manchego Tuilles
#Shave aged Manchego onto a silpat or parchment paper to create a sheet of 1/4-inch thick cheese.
#Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until light brown and crisped.
#Let cool and cut into 2-in. by 6-in. strips.
#Keep in an airtight container at room temperature.
;To serve
#Combine 2 oz. luxe ham cognac, lime juice, and 1 oz. honey syrup in a cocktail shaker
#Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
#Garnish with the Manchego tuile across the top of the glass and a sprig of fresh rosemary
==Source==
*Serious Eats.com
Category:Cocktail Recipes
Category:Cognac Drink Recipes
Category:Ham leg Recipes
Category:Honey Recipes
Category:Cinnamon Recipes
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