The Cheshire Cat

Chill an Old Fashioned glass in preparation for serving.

Prepare a garnish by twisting a lemon zest, plucking a rosemary sprig, and readying a cinnamon stick for flaming.

Combine the cognac, blended Scotch whisky, cherry liqueur, Punt E Mes vermouth, and cinnamon syrup in a mixing vessel.

Throw the mixture with ice by pouring it back and forth between two containers to chill and aerate.

Strain the concoction into the pre-chilled Old Fashioned glass over a large ice cube or block.

Garnish the drink with the prepared lemon zest twist, rosemary sprig, and a smoldering cinnamon stick.