In my attempt to make an autumnal version of the Hotel Nacional Special I made several different fruit syrups, then mixed up multiple combinations of base spirit + syrup + lemon juice + liqueur. There were two that really worked well, and this is one of them. The quince-star anise sharbat is adapted from Diana Henry's Salt Sugar Smoke. The color of the final drink reminds me of the time just before sundown. It's complex floral flavor makes it a lovely autumn evening sipper.

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