The Little Death

Directions

1. 1
   Add the damiana and sugar to 1/2 cup boiling water.
2. 2
   Cover for 2 minutes, strain and refrigerate until cool.
3. 3
   Measure 3 ounces of the damiana tea into a cocktail shaker.
4. 4
   (Cover and refrigerate the remainder for another use.)
5. 5
   Add the Scotch, preserves and lemon juice with two big handfuls of ice and shake vigorously.
6. 6
   Strain over ice into a Cognac snifter or an Old-Fashioned glass.
7. 7
   Add the garnish of your choice.