The Spirit World

If you’re looking for something wintry and warming to sip in one of those big old heavy double rocks glasses, but are tired of the old standbys, try this Apple Old Fashioned a la Misty Kalkofen. I realize that those of a non-NE USian bent might be tempted to lean toward a calvados or the Clear Creek apple eau de vie in this, but I have to say that Laird’s bonded apple brandy is delicious and a deal and a half.

Applefashioned

1 tsp real maple syrup

2 oz apple brandy

2 shakes aromatic bitters (Angustura, Fee’s, Fee’s barrel aged, or even Peychaud’s)

Stir with ice in the glass, or stir and strain into a new glass.

Part of The Spirit World’s Winter Wonder cocktail series.