A La Mode

Instructions

1. 01

   Add heavy cream and brown sugar cube to a cocktail shaker.

2. 02

   Add the coil of a hawthorne strainer and dry shake, without ice, for ten seconds or more, to aerate but not whip into stiffness. It must be light but still pourable.

3. 03

   In a saucepan, heat bourbon, Licor 43 and cider over low heat until steaming, about 10 minutes.

4. 04

   Pour into a tempered mug.

5. 05

   Holding a slotted spoon closely over the surface of the drink, float a finger's worth of cream on top of the drink.

6. 06

   Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.