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.

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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.

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.

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