How to Make a Night Cap

The perfect nightcap in more ways than one, the Night Cap tops off your evening and guarantees sweet dreams. Serves one. Does this Spark an idea?

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liquor
cocktail shaker
cocktail strainer
1 oz. brandy
1 oz. Curacao
cocktail glasses
1 egg yolks
3/4 oz. anisettes
cracked ice
Cracked Ice
Liquor
Cocktail Glasses
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail Strainer

Instructions

- 1
  
  Fill cocktail shaker with cracked ice.
- 2
  
  Add brandy, Curacao, anisette and a raw egg yolk.
- 3
  
  Shake six times.
- 4
  
  Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Tips & Warnings

Mixed drinks contain alcohol, so use moderation.
Never drink and drive.

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