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Yield: 1 serving

• 2 ounces apple cider

• 2 ounces cognac

• 1 ounce Cointreau or other

orange liqueur (Grand Marnier, triple sec) • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice

• Strip of lemon zest

• Brandied or maraschino cherries

• 2 blueberries, optional

• 2 lychee nuts, optional, see note

Note: Lychee nuts are available canned in international food stores.

Directions:

1. Place cider, cognac, Cointreau and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, cover and shake until the shaker feels very cold to the touch, about 20 to 30 seconds. Strain into a glass and top with zest and cherries.

2. If desired, place blueberries into lychee nuts to form “eyeballs” and serve with drink.

Per serving: 290 calories; no fat; no saturated fat; no cholesterol; no protein; 25 g carbohydrate; 23 g sugar; 1 g fiber; 17 mg sodium; 7 mg calcium.

—Adapted from Country Living