For this cocktail I wanted to use a warming alcohol to ward off the cooler winter temperatures so this is a bourbon-based drink. To keep the cocktail from being too apple-flavored I added a touch of lemon juice. We have a Meyer lemon tree in our backyard that is producing some nice fruit right now so I used one in this cocktail. If you don't have Meyer you can use a regular lemon. Perfect for après-ski or to keep you warm as you are toasting marshmallows on the beach bonfire (mountains to sea!).To a cocktail shaker 1/3 filled with cracked ice add:
- 4 oz. Kentucky straight bourbon (I used Eagle Rare 10 year aged bourbon in this cocktail)
- 2 oz. Faretti biscotti famosi liqueur (a beautiful liqueur with a very slight anise flavor)
- 1 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice (meyer if you can find it)
- 5 oz. apple cider (regular, not hard!)
Shake or stir and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist (rub the lemon twist between your fingers gently to release the aromatic oils prior to deploying to the cocktail).
Makes (2) warming and smile-inducing drinks.
Enjoy!
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