Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces cognac, such as Hennessey VSOP
• 1 1/2 ounces butternut squash puree
• 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• 1/4 ounce Cointreau
• 1/4 ounce fresh lime juice
• Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish
• 1 cup sugar

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Instructions

1. Add the cognac, butternut puree, Simple Syrup, Cointreau and lime juice to a cocktail shaker, add ice and shake vigorously. Double-strain into a glass over fresh ice.
2. Garnish with nutmeg and serve in a martini glass.
3. Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.