An Apple a Day…
OK, apple cider probably doesn’t have all of the same health benefits of eating an actual apple, but this drink brings a whole lot of apple flavor – and that counts too, right?
Leaning on a hefty portion of apple cider gives the cocktail a strong apple backbone, which partners perfectly with two similar (but very different) apple brandies. It features both Copper & Kings’ aged and unaged apple brandies (because why not?) and a bit of pear puree to add sweetness.
Apple, apple, and more apple.
The final cocktail is very refreshing and very apple-forward with hard spice notes from the Angostura bringing complexity and depth. Meanwhile the pear adds a hint of sweetness and the cider’s effervescence brings a pleasant mouthfeel as well.
In a word: It’s just tasty!
Johnny Appleseed
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Straws tall
- 1 Wine Opener for cider bottle
Ingredients
- 1 oz Aged Apple Brandy Copper and Kings Floodwall
- 1 oz Unaged Apple Brandy Copper and Kings
- 1/2 Oz Pear Puree Perfect Puree of Napa Valley
- .75 oz Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Cane Syrup
- 4 Dashes Bitters Angosturas
- 3 oz Dry Apple Cider
Instructions
- Add everything but cider to a cheater tin with ice cubes.
- Shake to dilute and chill.
- Fine strain into a Collins glass.
- Fill with ice, garnish with a lemon slice, and serve.