Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

1 Tbs. butter, plus 2 Tbs.
3 Tbs. minced shallots
1/3-cup sugar
1/2-cup red wine vinegar
1/2-cup red wine
3 Tbs. lavender honey
3 oz. brewed espresso

Directions:

1. Place a heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat.
   
2. Once pan is heated, add 1 tablespoon of the butter. Immediately stir in the shallots.
   
3. When the shallots are translucent, approximately 3-5 minutes, add the sugar, vinegar and red wine.
   
4. Turn the heat down to medium low and let simmer until it begins to reduce and gets a light syrup-like consistency.
   
5. Add the honey and espresso, stir, and simmer for five more minutes.
   
6. Whisk in the remaining butter and strain.
   
7. Serve warm over chicken or meat.

This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. Fine Living has not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.