Applejack Sour
Applejack is the American sister to the French’s Apple Brandy — you may have heard it being referred to as Calvados, which is the most popular form of Apple Brandy (produced in Normandy). Applejack got its name from the “jacking” process in which it’s produced. Essentially, the hard cider is frozen and then the ice is removed (therefore, increasing the alcohol content). This Applejack Sour is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving eats — it’s tangy, sour, slightly sweet, and just strong enough to get through those uncomfortable familial conversations at the dinner table.
Ingredients:
½ oz maple syrup
½ oz lemon juice
½ oz orange juice
2 oz applejack
garnish: freshly grated nutmeg
Directions:
Combine maple syrup, lemon juice, orange juice, and applejack into a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously for thirty seconds and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.