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    The Lean-In Moment
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    The Lean-In Moment

    Warm apple brandy toddy with cinnamon, clove & vanilla whipped cream

    The split second before someone leans in or pulls away — Barnett's lifelong study

    Why this cocktail? Michael studies the moment before you lean in. This warm toddy pulls you closer before you've decided to move.

    The Story

    What Michael still studies is the split second before someone leans in or pulls away. This warm toddy is that moment: the aroma of apple brandy and cinnamon pulls you closer before you've decided to move. Vanilla whipped cream rewards the decision. You lean in because you must.

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    Prep: 5 minYield: 1 cocktail

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz apple brandy
    • 0.5 oz honey
    • Cinnamon stick
    • 2 cloves
    • Hot water
    • Vanilla whipped cream
    • Apple slice

    Preparation

    1. 1.Warm a mug, add brandy and honey.
    2. 2.Add cinnamon stick and cloves.
    3. 3.Top with hot water and stir.
    4. 4.Crown with vanilla whipped cream and a thin apple slice.