Autumn's Ambrosia Cocktail

Name: Autumn's Ambrosia Cocktail
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounce reposado tequila, preferably blue nectar reposado extra blend; 3/4 ounce lemon juice; 1/2 ounce black peppercorn-honey syrup; 1/4 ounce fresh apple juice; 1/4 ounce sherry; apple cider; 2 dashes barrel-aged bitters; cinnamon stick, to garnish; 3 black peppercorns

Hannah Hoskins|Sept. 27, 2016 11:04 am EST

4.7 (3 ratings)

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As summer ends and autumn rolls in, it's time to stop crafting cocktails with peaches and berries and start using our favorite fall fruit: apples!This recipe is courtesy of mixologist Mcson Salicetti at Crimson & Rye.

Servings

1

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounce reposado tequila, preferably blue nectar reposado extra blend
3/4 ounce lemon juice
1/2 ounce black peppercorn-honey syrup
1/4 ounce fresh apple juice
1/4 ounce sherry
apple cider
2 dashes barrel-aged bitters
cinnamon stick, to garnish
3 black peppercorns

Directions

Pour the tequila, lemon juice, syrup, apple juice, and sherry into a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice, top with apple cider, and bitters. Top with a cinnamon stick and black peppercorns.